Interior of a Manuscript Cover: Manjuvajra Embracing His Consort, with Attendant Lamas

Tibet

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Paintings on the interiors of book covers consecrate and protect the sacred texts within. The deity Manjuvajra is an esoteric expression of the wisdom bodhisattva Manjushri and is seen here in a sexual embrace with one of the wisdom goddesses, or Vidyadharas. They wield identical weapons to drive away impediments to spiritual awakening. Meditations on Manjuvajra serve to enhance understanding and intelligence, necessary tools on the path to wisdom and enlightenment.

Interior of a Manuscript Cover: Manjuvajra Embracing His Consort, with Attendant Lamas, Distemper on wood, Tibet

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Interior of a Manuscript Cover: Manjuvajra Embracing His Consort, with Attendant Lamas, Distemper on wood, Tibet
Interior of a Manuscript Cover: Manjuvajra Embracing His Consort, with Attendant Lamas, Distemper on wood, Tibet

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