The Bodhisattva of Wisdom ( prajna), one of the two key Mahayana concepts; the other is compassion (represented by Avalokiteshvara). His two main symbols are the sword of knowledge and a book of the Prajna-Paramita Sutra. His wisdom casts away the darkness of ignorance.
(Tib. jam pe yang, Eng.: the One with a Melodious Voice): the bodhisattva of wisdom - unofficial patron deity of the Sakya lineage. [ See Image
(Skt. = Tib. Jambeyang) Mahayana and Vajrayana deity of transcendent insight ( prajna), patron of scholarship.
A bodhisattva associated with wisdom, possibly a disciple of the historical Buddha.
Bodhisattva of Wisdom. Wisdom (prajna) is, along with Compassion, represents the two main concepts of Mahayana Buddhism. See Prajna and Avalokiteshvara.
One of the principal Bodhisattvas of the Zen Buddhist tradition. Personifies wisdom and is often represented riding a lion and holding the sword of wisdom, which can cut through delusion. Also known as Monju in Japanese.
(Skt.): One of the main disciples of the BUDDHA. Name of DEITY; represents wisdom of all Buddhas.
The bodhisattva (or buddha) of wisdom. Recipient of the wisdom lineage of Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings, which he passed on to Nagarjuna.
( Skt.): One of the eight great bodhisattvas of Shakyamuni Buddha. Depicted with a sword and a book, Manjushri is the embodiment of all the knowledge and wisdom of the buddhas.
(Wen-shu): The Bodhisattva of Wisdom who manifests from time to time to teach living beings. . An ancient Buddha who is known as the guru or teacher of seven Buddhas and is sometimes depicted as wielding a sword of wisdom that cuts through illusion. His bodhimanda is Wu Tai Mountain one of the four sacred mountains in China. His name means "Wonderful Virtue" or "Wonderful Auspiciousness." He is the foremost in the universe when it comes to wisdom.