Deity: Manjushri Bodhisattva (文殊菩萨) – Mother of All Buddhas, the Bodhisattva of Great Wisdom (诸佛之母,智慧本尊). Invoked to awaken wisdom (开悟智慧), enhance competitiveness (提升自身竞争力), help children achieve academic success (孩子学业有成), officials gain fortune and rank (官人福禄双增), merchants increase wealth and blessing (商人增财增福), and bring family happiness and fulfilment (家庭幸福美满,事事顺心). Sacred patron (Ben Ming Fo) for the Year of the Rabbit (生肖兔的守护神).
Art School: Rekong Red-Gold Buddha Head (热贡红金佛首) – Hand-painted by Rekong masters; bold cinnabar background, layered gold-leaf halo; authentic lineage transmission.
Origin: Rekong / Tibet (Authentic lineage transmission).
Dimensions: Painting Core 3 x 3 cm.
Pigments: 100% Authentic Natural Mineral Pigments and gold leaf (Colour stability for 100+ years).
Casing: Jewellery Copper Casing with Dual-Sided Card Holder (Durable; rope/beads not included).
Zodiac Connection: Sacred Patron (Ben Ming Fo) for the Year of the Rabbit.
I. Cultural Context: Manjushri Bodhisattva (文殊菩萨) is revered as the Mother of All Buddhas and the Bodhisattva of Great Wisdom. In Tibetan and East Asian tradition he is invoked to "awaken wisdom" (开悟智慧), "enhance competitiveness" (提升自身竞争力), help "children achieve academic success" (孩子学业有成), "officials gain fortune and rank" (官人福禄双增), and "merchants increase wealth and blessing" (商人增财增福), bringing "family happiness and fulfilment" (家庭幸福美满,事事顺心). He is the sacred patron for those born in the Year of the Rabbit. This 3x3cm Rekong Red-Gold Manjushri Buddha Head pendant is a portable support for wisdom, study and blessing.
II. Visual Analysis: The Grace of Rekong Red-Gold This Rekong Red-Gold Buddha Head masterpiece features the distinct character of the school: Main Image: The pendant shows the Manjushri Buddha Head—the serene, benevolent face of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, with the bold cinnabar red background and layered gold-leaf halo that define the Rekong Red-Gold style. The 3x3cm painting core keeps the iconography clear and spiritually potent. Detail: Close-up, the painting reveals the layering of mineral pigments and gold leaf, and the precise brushwork that defines the Buddha head and halo, showcasing the masterful artistry of Rekong lineage painters. Casing: The jewellery copper casing with dual-sided card holder wraps the painting with a durable, elegant finish, keeping the sacred image secure for daily wear. Wearing: Worn as a pendant, the Manjushri Buddha Head Thangka sits close to the body as a portable shrine for wisdom and success—a support for "awakening wisdom" (开悟智慧) and "family happiness and fulfilment" (家庭幸福美满,事事顺心), and for Rabbit natives, the blessing of their sacred patron.
III. Artistic Alchemy: Rekong Mineral Pigments and Gold Leaf Painted by Rekong masters, this pendant uses Natural Mineral Pigments and gold leaf on a bold cinnabar background. The piece is "inheritable and collectible" (可传承, 可收藏). The jewellery copper casing offers lasting protection and a classic aesthetic suited to wisdom and blessing practice.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Wisdom and Blessing The Manjushri Buddha Head Thangka offers comprehensive support: awakening wisdom; academic success and career; fortune for officials and merchants; family happiness and fulfilment. For Rabbit natives, wearing this pendant aligns with the blessing of Manjushri as their sacred patron. He is a powerful support for practitioners and collectors who seek the Bodhisattva of Wisdom in compact form.
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