Having understood the concept of Manjushri, we can see that Manjushri manifested into various forms to help us on our spiritual path. Over time and again, Manjushri had arisen as Guru, who possessed all the qualities, excel in both sutra and tantra, and able to convey Buddha Dharma to us.

Manjushri had also arisen as our Yidam to tame our mind. And finally, Manjushri had arisen as our Dharma Protector to grant us swift aid and removal of worldly obstacles so that practitioners can focus on the spiritual practice.

As the Grand Master, GesheTsultrim Gyaltsen had so rightly pointed out that “Enlightenment is not possible without Manjushri”, we must cherish this one in thousands chance of knowing about Manjushri by making a strong connection with him through his prayers and practice.

In this degenerate time , we shall grateful that if we are able to find a qualified guru with a pure lineage. Because only a qualified guru is able to guide and teach the dharma for the benefits of all sentient beings. Now, an emanation of Manjushri i.e. dharma protector Dorje Shugden arose in order to protect the precious teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa. With the strong faith in Manjushri, Lama Tsongkhapa, Dorje Shugden, guru and the efforts in practicing dharma, it is believed one may achieve enlightenment within a short span of time.

Thank you for this beautiful and meaningful article. Manjushri is a Buddha that we can rely on in all aspects of life. He gave us wisdom, the protection against inner and outer obstacles and eventually brings us to enlightenment. We are very fortunate that in this degenerated time to be connected with lord Manjushri.

Michaela

Manjushri as the Guru , who guides the spiritual aspirant onto the path of practice and realization.

Manjushri as yidam, who tames and set our minds on the path of fruition,

Manjushri as the dharma protector who employs skillful means to guide sentient beings to enlightenment with security, assurance and a guiding hand to help us move in the right direction.

So, that means it is easier as we need not propitiate so many deities. In this time and age, we are always rushing and 24 hours is not enough time in a day. We will become familiar with Manjushri very fast and also have the close connection very fast and we build a very strong foundation with Manjushri.

This is awesome!

Once he got excited and started to peck at my feet. I gently recited the mantra and he calmed down.

Manjushri is a powerful, kind and all encompassing practice.

Manjushri is everything we can think of in our dharma practice and growth:-

1) The Father of All Buddhas
The Buddhas are considered to be the perfection of two collections – Merit and Wisdom, with Manjushri serving as the Father (Wisdom) component of enlightenment.

2) Manjushri as Guru
Manjushri has taken on the form of Bodhisattvas, Mahasiddhas and even ordinary beings, as if in a drama, to suit the propensities of each and every individual.

Examples of the Great Teachers manifested by Manjushri
-great teacher-yogi Longchenpa
-Sakya Pandita Kunga Gyaltsen
-Je Tsongkapa Lobsang Drakpa

3) Manjushri the Yidam

- Kriya Tantras
Manjushri appears at the entry level to overcome difficulties for the practitioner in order to set their minds on the path of spiritual practice

-Charya Tantras
Manjushri creates conducive conditions for spiritual growth, bringing resources and clearing obstructive factors in order for us to ground ourselves in Buddhist study and practice

-Yoga tantras
Prepares the practitioner’s body and mind for the Highest Anuttara Yoga Tantra teachings. Manjushri manifests as the ferocious Yamantaka, complete with many hands carrying various weapons and legs trampling on different forms of opposing forces.

4) Manjushri the Protector

Manjushri has manifested as dharma protectors to safeguard the practitioner:-

-Four-Faced Mahakala guards the Heruka tantras
-Dharmaraja Kalarupa guards the Lower Scope of the Lamrim and Yamantaka Tantras.
-Dorje Shugden, the Dharma protector of Je Tsongkapa’s teachings, to preserve the lineage and the practitioners who have entered into the teachings

Like what Ronykhan has said. Manjushri is our Yidam and Protector. Manjushri has manifested in many different ways to benefit practitioners constantly it is just endless how He has repeatedly came back to this world showing miraculous powers just to benefit people, bringing us closer to enlightenment and bringing us away from the induced pain that we create.