Himalayan Gold Gilded Bodhisattva Vajrasattva Statue
This magnificent Bodhisattva Vajrasattva sculpture uses intricately crafted traditional Himalayan themes and decorations. The Bodhisattva is depicted with a smiling face holding a vajra in his right hand, which symbolizes the union of wisdom and method. This statue is made of copper that is then gilded with gold providing its final brilliant luster. Acrylic paints have been used to highlight further the Bodhisattva's features, along with the gemstones placed artistically for his head piece and body adornments.
We assure you this brilliant piece's quality and longevity as only the best materials were used. It is a perfect souvenir for any devotee like yourself, can be used for Buddhist rituals, and is a great addition to your Altar.
Size: 12.9"/33cm (Height) x 9"/23cm (Base)
Weight: 3.62 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings
Vajrasattva is typically regarded as the second patriarch in the Shingon 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, Vajrasatva 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.
