Blue Manjushri (Jamyang)

Is the manifestation of the highest wisdom-knowledge of enlightenment and the highest ranking bodhisattva-aspect in Tibetan Buddhism. According to the elements he can appear in all kind of colors (like blue for the highest wisdom-knowledge of the water element, green for the highest wisdom-knowledge of the air element etc.). Very popular forms are the orange and the white Manjushri. He can also emanate in various wrathful forms like Yamantaka. Manjushri is the patron of Astrology and all esoteric sciences (- an Eastern version of Mercury in his function as Hermes Trismegistos). The book on his left shoulder symbolizes that his mind holds the complete philosophical- and tantric wisdom-knowledge of the universe. The flaming wisdom-sword in his right hand demonstrates, that he uses this knowledge to free the deluded mind from karmic bondages and illusions.