Manjushri Buddhist Deity – the God of Wisdom

Manjushri in Sanskrit is defined as “gentle glory”. Thus also known as Manjushrikumarabuhta, which literally means the “prince Manjushree” is a one of the four great bodhisattva of Tibetan/Newari Buddhism. Manjushri posture and gestures Manjushree is regarded as male Bodhisattva holding a flaming sword in his right hand, representing the wisdom which can cut down…

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Shakyamuni Buddha – Bhumisparsa Mudra – Nirvana

Who is Shakyamuni Buddha?   Shakyamuni Buddha was born in Kapilvastu District, Lumbini Zone (Nepal) in between 563 and 483 BC. He was born in a shakya clan to father King Suddhodana and Queen Mahamaya the mother. Siddhartha Gautama is believed to have reincarnated thousands of times as a Bodhisattva to earn good karma, a…

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