Framed by an ornate brocade fabric, this thangka features Yellow Tara. Tara embodies the sacred feminine in Buddhism. Her presence in Buddhism can be traced back to the 6th century CE, prior to which there were no female bodhisattvas.
This beautiful thangka was made in Nepal. Each one is truly unique, displaying artistic differences in color and fabric designs. Such variations are signs of the maker’s handmade touch. This banner measures about 23 inches across at the top and about 38 inches long. The hanging’s framed painting measures approximately 10.5 inches across and 14 inches long.
- Tibetan style thankga
- Features Manjusri
- Framed painting on brocade fabric banner
- Banner is about 23 x 38 inches
- Painting is about 10.5 x 14 inches
- Made in Nepal
Handcrafted: Artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations which are true characteristics of this craft.
design: This finely detailed thangka depicts Manjushri, the golden-hued bodhisattva of wisdom, seated in meditation within a painted halo, mounted on a richly patterned blue-and-gold brocade banner with flowing red silk streamers and a wooden hanging dowel.
size: Banner: approximately 23 inches wide x 38 inches long. Framed painting: approximately 10.5 inches wide x 14 inches long.
material: Hand-painted textile artwork mounted on a silk brocade fabric banner.
features: Hand-painted Manjushri figure, ornate silk brocade mounting, hanging ribbons with wooden dowel, one-of-a-kind coloring and fabric pattern, handcrafted in Nepal
care: Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and display away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the painted colors and brocade fabric.
disclaimer: Because each thangka is hand-painted and hand-sewn, slight variations in color, detail, and brocade pattern are natural and make your piece one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
Manjushri is the bodhisattva of wisdom in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, revered as the one who cuts through confusion at its root. In one hand he raises a flaming sword, said to sever the bonds of ignorance and delusion; in the other, a lotus blossoms open to support the Prajnaparamita, the sutra of perfected wisdom. His golden-yellow form is traditionally read as the color of clarity itself — learning and insight brought fully into the light.
Thangka paintings like this one are more than decoration; in Tibetan and Nepali Buddhist practice they serve as objects of contemplation, each element placed with intention to guide the eye and mind toward the qualities the deity embodies. The painted figure is set within a halo of color, then framed in silk brocade that traditionally marks the image as a threshold into sacred space, distinct from the everyday world around it.
Hand-painted by artisans in Nepal, this piece carries the individual hand of its maker in every brushstroke and fabric choice, making it not a reproduction but a singular work. Hung in a meditation corner, study, or home altar, it becomes a quiet, recurring invitation to approach the day's confusions with a clearer, more discerning mind.
Hung where you meditate, study, or simply pass each morning, this Manjushri thangka works as a small daily pause — a visual cue to set aside mental clutter and meet the day with sharper focus and an open, grateful mind. Many keep it near a reading nook or altar as a companion for quiet reflection rather than a purely decorative piece.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators, Buddhist practitioners, and collectors of Nepali sacred art seeking a wisdom-themed focal point for home or altar
- Purpose: Meditation focus, altar centerpiece, sacred wall art, home decor, thoughtful gift for a student or seeker
- Suggested Mantra: Om Arapacana Dhih
- Intention: Wisdom, Clarity, Insight, Gratitude
- Chakra Connection: Third Eye (Ajna) Chakra
Questions & Guidance
Who is depicted in this thangka?
The painting features Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, shown in his golden-yellow form holding the sword and book associated with cutting through ignorance and revealing clear insight.
What size is the thangka?
The full brocade banner measures about 23 inches across and 38 inches long, with the framed painted panel measuring approximately 10.5 by 14 inches.
How do I hang and care for it?
The banner hangs from its top ribbons or dowel. Keep it out of direct sunlight and moisture, and dust occasionally with a soft, dry cloth rather than washing or wiping with liquid.
Is each thangka exactly the same?
No — every thangka is hand-painted and hand-sewn in Nepal, so you can expect natural variation in color, detail, and brocade pattern from piece to piece.
Where is this thangka made?
It is handcrafted in Nepal, continuing a long tradition of painted Buddhist scroll art mounted in silk brocade.
