Description
Tibetan Sacred Handcarved Vajrasattva | Deity of Purification
This magnificent hand carved Vajrasattva Statue stands 9 inches (23 cm) tall, has a base width of 6.3 inches (16 cm), and weighs 1.26 kg. The statue is made of high-quality copper, gilded with 24K gold, and embellished with gold and acrylic paintings. It is further embellished with delicate, hand-carved gemstone accents, which enhance its divine beauty.
The statue is depicted holding a vajra with his right hand and a bell with the other hand. The precise gold coating is executed perfectly, highlighting the intricate design in detail and giving the statue a vibrant shine. The crown that is worn by the deity is lavishly decorated with precious gemstone and turquoise. This magnificent statue can be a perfect gift for your meditational practice.
Size: 9”/23 cm (Height) x 6.3”/16 cm (Base)
Weight: 1.26 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Hand Carved Gemstone, 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.