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Handmade 12.8-inch Vajrasattva Statue | 24K Gold Gilded Art
This 12.8-inch Vajrasattva statue, masterfully crafted from oxidized copper with 24K gold gilding and intricate gemstone embellishments, this statue represents the ultimate embodiment of purification and wisdom. This statue is sitting at 12.8”/32.5cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base), Weight: 3.24 kg. Crafted by expert Nepalese artisans, this sacred item embodies the rich traditions of Himalayan Buddhism, making it an important addition to altars, meditation areas, or sacred collections.
The Tibetan Buddhist Dorje Sempa, also known as Vajrasattva, is a revered deity associated with purification and spiritual cleansing. Depicted in a serene and meditative posture, he holds a vajra (thunderbolt) in his right hand, symbolizing wisdom and the ultimate truth. In his left hand, he gracefully holds a bell, representing the wisdom of emptiness and the union of compassion and insight. The vajra and bell together signify the inseparable nature of method and wisdom, fundamental to Buddhist teachings. This sacred representation serves as a reminder of inner transformation and spiritual awakening in the Buddhist tradition.
Size: 12.8”/32.5cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 3.24 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body, Gemstones
Vajrasattva is typically regarded as the second patriarch in the Shingan Buddhist lineage, the first being Vairocana Buddha. According to Kukai's writings in Record of the Dharma Transmission, Nagarjuna encountered Vajrasatva in an iron tower in southern India, based on Amoghavajra's testimony. As recounted in the Mahavairocana Sutra, Vajrasatve inducted Nagarjuna into the abhiseka ceremony and entrusted him with the esoteric teachings he had gained from Vairocana Buddha. Kukai doesn't go into detail on Vajrasatva or his beginnings.