Handmade Art of Dorje Phagmo | Nepalese Buddhist Sculpture
The Handmade Art of Dorje Phagmo is handcrafted from oxidized copper and adorned with silver plating, showcasing the fierce and powerful presence of the tantric goddess. Her dynamic posture and wrathful expression symbolize the destruction of ignorance and the protection of practitioners on the path to enlightenment. This statue is a powerful addition to any spiritual altar, meditation space, or collection of sacred Tibetan art.
Dorje Phagmo (Vajravarahi), the fierce embodiment of transcendental wisdom in feminine form, is depicted in a dynamic dancing posture, symbolizing the freedom and bliss of ultimate realization. She stands atop a subdued being, representing the triumph over ignorance and ego. Her right hand holds a kartika (ritual flaying knife), cutting through illusion, while her left hand holds a skull cup, symbolizing the transformation of defilements into wisdom. Resting gracefully on her left shoulder is a khatvanga trident, representing her inseparable consort and the union of wisdom and compassion.
Adorned with a five-skull crown signifying mastery over the five poisons, and a garland of freshly severed heads, she embodies the fearless energy of enlightenment. Her three eyes gaze into the realms of past, present, and future, while her form is encircled by a radiant, flaming halo crafted in silver, symbolizing the fire of wisdom that burns away all obscurations. Her right hand holds a kariktya, while her left hand clasps a skull cup, and a khatvanga rests against her shoulders, completing her iconography of spiritual power, fearlessness, and mastery over samsaric illusions.
Size: 16.3”/41.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 3.65kg
Materials: Oxidized Copper Body, Silver Plating
Dorje Phagmo (Vajravarahi) is one of the most powerful and revered female deities in Tibetan Buddhism. As a fierce manifestation of Vajrayogini, she embodies transformation, wisdom, and the indestructible power of the Vajra. Often depicted in a dynamic and wrathful form, Dorje Phagmo represents the ability to conquer negative emotions and obstacles on the path to enlightenment. She is considered a protector and guide for practitioners, cutting through ignorance with fierce compassion. Her image is a profound symbol of inner strength and spiritual awakening, making her a powerful figure to include in meditation spaces and shrines.
