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Embodying Bliss and Wisdom: A Chakrasamvara Altar Statue
This Chakrasamvara altar statue manifests the profound union of wisdom and compassion. Captured in a dynamic embrace with his consort Vajravarahi, this sculpture is a powerful piece of Buddhist art, ideal for personal devotion. The rich, dark tones of the oxidized copper body lend an antique and reverent quality to the piece, highlighting the intricate details of their divine forms. It is a substantial and beautifully balanced meditation statue, designed to anchor a personal altar with its serene yet powerful presence.
The iconography of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi represents the indivisible unity of skillful means (upaya) and wisdom (prajna). Their embrace is not one of worldly attachment but of ultimate reality, the blissful realization of emptiness. As a meditational deity, or Yidam, Chakrasamvara helps practitioners transform worldly passions into enlightened energy. This statue serves as a potent reminder of the non-dual nature of existence and the potential for profound spiritual transformation that lies within.
Size: 8.7”/22cm (Height) x 7.1”/18cm (Base)
Weight: 2.12 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Chakrasamvara, whose name translates to "Wheel of Supreme Bliss," is one of the principal meditational deities (yidams) in Vajrayana Buddhism. As a heruka, or wrathful emanation of Buddha Akshobhya, he embodies the transformative power that converts negative emotions into enlightened wisdom. His practice is central to the highest yoga tantras, guiding practitioners toward the direct realization of bliss and emptiness as an inseparable union.