Himalayan Sculpture of Buddha of purification, Vajrasattva | The Buddha of Inner Transformation
Buddha of purification Vajrasattva Sculpture at a height of 13.4 inches (34 cm) with a base measuring 10.6 inches (27 cm) and weighing 3.64 kilograms. It is expertly crafted from a copper body, gilded with 24K gold, and gold and acrylic paintings, adding depth and artistic detail. Handcrafted gemstones are delicately embedded, enhancing both the aesthetic beauty and spiritual significance of the piece.
Vajrasattva is depicted as a youthful, serene figure with a calm and compassionate expression, embodying purity and clarity. He is typically shown seated on a lotus throne, symbolizing detachment from worldly defilements and spiritual awakening. His Right Hand Holds a vajra (thunderbolt) at his heart, symbolizing indestructible compassion, unshakeable wisdom, and the masculine principle of skillful means, and Left Hand Holds a bell (ghanta) at his hip or resting on his lap, representing wisdom, the feminine aspect of enlightenment, and the realization of emptiness. He is dressed in silks and jewels, resembling a wealthy prince, further emphasizing his bodhisattva qualities and enlightened status.
Size: 13.4”/34cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 3.64 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Hand-carved Gemstones
Vajrasattva is a central figure in Vajrayana Buddhism, renowned as the deity of purification and spiritual transformation. He is considered the "Buddha of Purification," invoked in rituals and meditation practices to cleanse negative karma and obscurations, especially for practitioners who have broken vows or seek spiritual renewal.