Manjushree Mandala Thangka with Pancha Buddha Measurements:29 in x 21 in; 1 lbs meticulously hand-painted on a vibrant

meticulously hand-painted on a vibrant canvas

the 'Om mani padme hum' mantra engraved on the outside and bajra(thunder) engraved below

and can be read to represent at least three different realms of manifested effects of karmic actions

again indicative of their strength and power

There are many skilled Nepalese artisans who still use simple tools in creating these beautiful wooden crafts

Manjushree Mandala Thangka with Pancha Buddha Measurements:29 in x 21 in; 1 lbs meticulously hand-painted on a vibrantExqusite Thangka of Manjushree Mandala in Gold and Vegetable Color with Pancha Buddha. A mandala is a geometric configuration of symbols. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of practitioners and adepts, as a spiritual guidance tool, for establishing a sacred space and as an aid to meditation and trance induction. In the Eastern religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Shintoism it is used as a map