Traditional Copper Buddhist Art of Vajrasattva | Tibetan Symbol of Karma Cleansing
Copper Buddhist Art of Vajrasattva measures 9.3 inches (23.5 cm) in height and 7.1 inches (18 cm) at the base, with a weight of 1.76 kg. Handcrafted with a copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, adorned with hand-carved gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
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: 9.3”/23.5cm (Height) x 7.1”/18cm (Base)
Weight: 1.76 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
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.
