The Monju Scroll, or as it’s properly known, Monju (Bodbisattva Manjursi) Crossing the Sea, was created during the 14th century towards the end of the Kamakura period. Monju, the deity pictured, is a Bodhisattva; someone who postpones their entrance into Nirvana to help relieve some of the suffering of others.
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Monju Scroll: Scroll Through the Past
Monju’s Makeup: It’s a Tradition
Monju Scroll: Talking to the Curator