文殊
も
ん
じゅ
Meanings
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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.
Expressions
- 文殊の知恵the wisdom of Manjushri
- 三人寄れば文殊の知恵three heads are better than two; even ordinary people can have great wisdom when they put their heads together