Spiritual Guru Vajrasattva Sculpture in Oxidized Copper
Begin your spiritual journey with the Guru Vajrasattva Sculpture, which depicts the master of all Buddha families. This artwork, which stands at an elegant height, is skillfully made, merging the rich history of Buddhist sculpture with a touch of contemporary artistry. The sculpture has an oxidized copper body with 24k gold plating that showcases the fine workmanship and tranquil countenance of the god.
The oxidization technique not only gives this sculpture an aged aspect but it also highlights the delicate textures, creating a stunning contrast with the shining gold. This material combination was carefully chosen to express a sense of eternal wisdom and to honor the rich legacy from which Guru Vajrasattva derives.
Size: 13.3"/34cm (Height) x 9.4"/24cm (Base)
Weight: 3.33 kg
Material: 24k Gold Gilded, 24k Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body
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.
