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

Monju Bosatsu, Lord of Wisdom, Voice of the Law Patron of Calligraphers and Students Zodiac Guardian for People Born in Year of the Rabbit MINI TOWER PRICE = $75 + $20 Shipping x 5% Tax = GRAND TOTAL $99.75 Jp. = Monju Bosatsu, Ch. = Wén shū Púsà Wonderful and intricate carving of Monju with protective cap. The top of the statue has a small hole, allowing you to insert a string or other cord to connect the piece to your cell phone, car mirror, or anything you like.  Wood = Boxwood (Jp. = Tsuge), Finely Carved, Very Lightweight Size in Centimeters = 5.0 (H) x 2.5 (C) Two pieces: (1) protective cap and (2) main piece with the deity's effigy; both pieces screw together snuggly for compact 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 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. 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.



Two pieces that screw together tightly


Size of Mini-Tower when closed.
The deity shown here is not Monju.
But Monju statue comes in same size and construction.