Manjushri; Bodhisattva of Wisdom
A major bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, symbolizing transcendent wisdom. Often depicted holding a sword and a sutra.
Manjushri Bodhisattva is a deity who governs wisdom.
Many worshippers visit the Monju Hall in Kyoto.
Variant kanji spelling; less common than 文殊.
From the Sanskrit name Mañjuśrī, via Chinese 文殊師利 (Wénshūshīlì), shortened to 文殊.