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Snapshot English Japanese Chinese Sanskrit Korean Tibetan Exquisite Auspicious One; Glorious One with Melodious Voice; regarded as wisest bodhisattva Monju 文殊 Monjushiri 文殊師利 Manjushiri 曼殊室利 Myōkichijō 妙吉祥 Wén shū Wenshu Wen-shu 文殊 Manjusri, Manjushri, MañjuŚrī, Manju = beautiful; Sri = good fortune & virtue Munsu 문수 Jam pal, Jam-dpal, Jam pal yang, Jam pal tsan chu

Amulet of Monju Sitting Atop Lion Lord of Wisdom, Voice of the Law Patron of Calligraphers and Students PRICE: $95 + $20 Shipping x 5% Tax = GRAND TOTAL $120.75 Jp. = Monju Bosatsu, Ch. = Wén shū Púsà Wood = Boxwood (Jp. = Tsuge)   Centimeters = H = 6.8 W = 4.8 D = 2.0   Two pieces: (1) protective cover with lotus design; (2) main piece with the deity's effigy; both pieces snap together snugly for compact-safe storage   Monju sitting atop a roaring lion, symbolizing the voice of Buddhist Law and the power of Buddhism to overcome all obstacles   In right hand, Monju holds sword of wisdom to cut through ignorance and dispel the darkness of the deluded mind; in left holds the Sutra of Wisdom outlining the virtues one must practice to attain enlightenment    See Monju background notes for more details on this deity. Monju also serves as patron for people born in the Year of the Rabbit. 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 See Zodiac Page for more details

Monju is shown sitting atop a roaring lion, symbolizing the voice
of Buddhist Law and the power of Buddhism to overcome all obstacles.

Comes in two pieces with Lotus Design.
Both pieces snap together snugly for compact-safe storage.