Dharmadhatu Vagishvara Manjushri
The name of this tantric manifestation of Majushri is "Gentle Lord of the Language of Dharma". "Dharmadhatu" in the name refers to the emptiness (sunyata) of all appearances. To his left sits his wisdom partner Sarasvati, the youthful goddess of eloquence, poetry and music, originally an Indian deity who was incorporated into the Mahayana Buddhist pantheon.
The name of this tantric manifestation of Majushri is "Gentle Lord of the Language of Dharma". "Dharmadhatu" in the name refers to the emptiness (sunyata) of all appearances. To his left sits his wisdom partner Sarasvati, the youthful goddess of eloquence, poetry and music, originally an Indian deity who was incorporated into the Mahayana Buddhist pantheon.
Collector:
Österreichisches Handelsmuseum, Wien
Reference/Institution:
Wiener Weltausstellung (1873) DNB
Culture
Nepal
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Subkontinent/Indien
Invs.
119887_ab
