Description
Handmade Art of Tibetan Vajrapani for Dharma Decor
Art of Tibetan Vajrapani measures 15.7”/40cm in height and 12.2”/31cm across the base. It weighs 4.96 kg and is made from a copper and adorned with triple layer 24K gold gilding, deeply engraved 3D-like carvings that conveys divine brightness and authority. Designed by expert Nepalese artisans, this sacred item describes the profound traditions of Himalayan Buddhism, making it a striking addition to altars, meditation areas, or sacred collections.
His bulging eyes, sharp fangs, and fiery eyebrows symbolize his fierce determination to destroy ignorance and protect spiritual practitioners. His blue body represents his vajra nature, symbolizing indestructibility and the transformation of anger into wisdom. Bone ornaments and skull garlands signify impermanence and mastery over ego and fear. The right hand holds a vajra, symbolizing spiritual power to annihilate ignorance. The left-hand lasso binds harmful forces. A warrior-like stance with one leg bent forward and the other extended backward, symbolizing readiness and active engagement in protecting the Dharma. A fiery halo represents purification and transformation through wisdom. He is in Bhutadamara Mudra, which is associated explicitly with subduing spirits and harmful forces. This gesture is characterized by the crossing of wrists, with the palms facing outward and the little fingers linked, forming a chain-like shape. The mudra resembles Garuda's wings and symbolizes a threatening yet protective stance, aimed at taming unruly spirits and dispelling negativity.
Size: 15.7”/40cm (Height) x 12.2”/31cm (Base)
Weight: 4.96 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Vajrapani is a revered figure in both Buddhist and Hindu traditions, known as the protector of the Dharma and a guardian of the Buddha's teachings. Originating in India, Vajrapani is often depicted as a wrathful deity, wielding a vajra (thunderbolt) to symbolize indestructible power and the ability to overcome obstacles. As a Bodhisattva, he embodies strength, courage, and the protection of wisdom, and he is often shown as a fierce, wrathful figure that removes spiritual hindrances and protects practitioners from hostile forces. His role is essential in both exoteric and esoteric practices, where he helps safeguard the path to enlightenment.