Amitabha Buddha

In Mahayana Buddhism, Manjusri often stands alongside Samantabhadra Bodhisattva by the Buddha's side where Manjusri, on the left, symbolizes wisdom, insight, and realizationi; Samantabhadra, on the right, embodies dharma principles, meditation, and practice. Together, they reflect the complete realization of Tathagata's principled wisdom, insight thru meditation, and attainment via practice. The Buddha in the center is Shakyamuni, and the three are collectively known as the " Three Sages of the Shakyas."

In Mahāvaipulya Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra, the two attendants accompany Vairocana, the dharma body of Shakyamuni Buddha,  hence the "the Three Sages of the Shakyas" are also called the "Three Saints of Mahāvaipulya Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra." As for Vairocana Buddha, whose name means "light everywhere,"

He represents the pure and boundless Dharma body free from afflictions, his virtues complete, his body harmonized with the Land, omnipresent and radiant, He serving as a support for the cessation of all forms, embodying boundless true merits and the ultimate reality of all phenomena.Hence the name Dharma Body.

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is named samanta (‘universal’)for his universal body and his residence atop the Way Force, and for the fact that upon cessation of the Way, he remains near the Ultimate Sage, earning the title of bhadra or sage. Manjusri Bodhisattva, meaning "wonderful auspiciousness" and "beautiful sounds," represents the wisdom of Prajnaparamita. Together, the Three Saints of Mahāvaipulya Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra epitomize Buddhism’s truth, wisdom, and virtues via practice. Whereas Mahāvairocana signifies Buddhist truth, Manjusri embodies worldly wisdom, and Samantabhadra leads sentient beings through virtuous action. Hence this revered triad holds a central place in the Mahāvaipulya Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra Sector and Esoteric traditions.

This artwork exemplifies the Blue Thangka style of the Neo-Meythang (Regong) School of Painting where the blue-filled background symbolizes the Great Perfect Mirror Wisdom embracing all sentient beings equally, and the central deity depicts Shakyamuni Buddha [Vairocana Buddha] with a solemn and radiant presence, while the venerable Atisa at the top signifies the pure origin  of the Dharma lineage.

In addition, colourful and gem lotus flowers surround the scene, representing the purity of Buddhist teachings and the perfection of realization via practice. The left and right auxiliary deities are Manjusri embodying wisdom, while Samantabhadra illustrate the essence of practice and realization. Below, five auspicious offerings symbolize wisdom, wealth and abundant prosperity in their natural presentation.

Properly practicing the Dharma and venerating the Three Saints of Mahāvaipulya Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra brings the following merits and blessings:

Eradication of the Five Limitless Sins.

Relief from illness and afflictions.

Rebirth in human, heavenly realms or  other good places.

Subjugation of demons and malevolent resentment.