Oxidized Copper Statue of Bodhisattva Vajrasattva for Meditation
This bodhisattva Vajrasattva statue was carved by Vajrayan Artists from Nepal. The Bodhisattva is seen in his customary placid and tranquil demeanor, seated on a moon disc lotus seat and in the lotus position. The body of this sculpture is composed of oxidized copper and is finely sculpted to highlight the statue's more delicate features. Vajrasattva is the Sanskrit term for the "Thunderbolt Being." Vajrasattva Shakti is a symbol of the union of wisdom and compassion, represented by him holding a vajra or a thunderbolt in his left hand in the statue. He also carries a bell, which stands for emptiness and the sound of wisdom, in his left hand.
The statue is beautifully painted with acrylic colors, enhancing its beauty. This statue's beautiful detailing and gold gilding are sure to capture the eye and add a sense of peace and tranquility to any setting.
Size: 13.3"/34cm (Height) x 10.2"/26cm (Base)
Weight: 3.63 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.
