Manjushree Mandala Thangka with Pancha Buddha Measurements:29 in x 21 in; 1 lbs again indicative of their strength

again indicative of their strength and power

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

it is believed that the demon Mara tried to frighten him with the armies of demons and monsters including his daughters who tried to tempt him to get out of meditation under the Bodhi tree

Padmasambhava

Manjushree Mandala Thangka with Pancha Buddha Measurements:29 in x 21 in; 1 lbs again indicative of their strengthExqusite 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