The Bodhisattva Manjusri is iconographically depicted holding in one hand a Flaming Sword and in the other the Prajanaparamita. "These Attributes stand for the Wisdom embodied by Manjusri which dispels the darkness of ignorance." Indeed, His Sword is said to be the Wisdom Sword. You can see how and WHY both Marc and I have Devoted ourselves to Him. We're Sword's Men >> Wisdom Mongers each.
I spent the last 2 days reading The Wisdom of Manjusri Teachings by the Early Dzogchen Masters on the Tantra, "Possessing the Qualities of Manjusri" . Maybe today I will begin The Bodhisattva Warriors The Inner Philosophy, History and Symbolism of the Buddhist Martial Art Within India and China by Shifu Nagaboshi Tomio (Terence Dukes). This is a MAMMOTH Text--485 Pages. I can't wait.
Beyond this, Manjusri's Innermost Secret and The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech await in Silent Beckoning. These were once SECRET TEACHINGS. Blessedly,,, both are now among us mere mortals.
Rock Steady........Steady as She goes....
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