(White Manjushri) Enlightenment- aspect of highest transcendental wisdom (book), used to free oneself from karmic bondages (sword). In this color he is an emanation of the ether element (Buddha Vairocana). The snow-lion, on which he rides, symbolizes the overcoming of the ego. His mantra is: OM WA KI DAE NA MA.

Jamyang Karpo

Colored Tibetan woodblock print (Nepal) *   Taeger Collection

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