Bodhisattva Manjushri and Zanabazar (1635–1723)

A series of articles on various aspects the work by great Buddhist master Gombodorjiin Zanabazar (1635–1723), allows reconstruction image wisdom deity Manjushri. In pantheon Manjushri belongs to rank bodhisattvas, enlightened beings who have set themselves highest altruistic goal — help all living until they achieve Buddhahood. The acquisition knowledge and is considered main thing in practice Buddhists. Therefore, cult one most widespread. bodhisattva also occupies a prominent place Zanabazar; this work, there are about dozen identified images, which preserved museum private collections Mongolia, Russia China. Among these works, are, indeed, no masterpieces rank, include, for example, Tathagatas Five Kinds White Tara. Nevertheless, deserve special attention because bear features Zanabazar’s artistic style. For first time, article offers an all-encompassing description images his school.