Buddhist Mythology

The Gods and Bodhisvattas of Enlightenment...

MONJU BOSATSU

Japanese Wisdom God

Also known as Monju, Monjushiri

Japanese edition of the Bodhisattva Manjusri

This is the Japanese incarnation of Manjushri, one of the Bodhisattvas. His specialist subject is Education, Enlightenment and Wisdom.

Okay, they all get involved in that sort of thing, but this one also has a sword to cut down obstacles.

Monju Bosatsu Facts and Figures

Name: Monju Bosatsu
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Monju, Monjushiri

Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Wisdom
Area of expertise: Wisdom

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Article last revised on September 20, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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