Golden Dorje Phagmo Statue: Tibetan Buddhist Deity
This Golden Dorje Phagmo Statue, a Tibetan Buddhist Deity, stands 16.5 inches (42 cm) tall with a base width of 11.8 inches (30 cm), weighing 3.85 kg. Expertly handcrafted from 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.
Dorje Phagmo is traditionally depicted wearing a five-skull crown, which symbolizes the transformation of the five poisons into the five wisdoms, representing her enlightened nature. She is surrounded by a radiant halo that signifies her divine energy and spiritual illumination. In her right hand, she holds a kartikya, a ritual flaying knife used to cut through ignorance and attachment, embodying her fierce compassion. Her left hand carries a skull cup, symbolizing the acceptance and transformation of opposing forces. Resting on her left shoulder is a khatvanga, a tantric staff that represents spiritual power and the union of wisdom and method. She stands firmly upon a subdued being, illustrating her victory over obstacles, ego, and ignorance on the path to enlightenment.
Size: 16.5”/42cm (Height) x 11.8”/30cm (Base)
Weight: 3.85 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Dorje Phagmo, also known as Vajravarahi, is a powerful female deity in Tibetan Buddhism revered as a fierce form of the wisdom dakini and a manifestation of the enlightened feminine energy. She embodies the union of compassion and wisdom, acting as a protector and guide who helps practitioners overcome obstacles, ignorance, and negative emotions on the path to enlightenment. Often depicted with a fierce yet compassionate appearance, Dorje Phagmo symbolizes transformation and spiritual power, especially within tantric practices where she is invoked for protection, empowerment, and the realization of ultimate truth.
