Handmade Vajrayogini Statue: Queen of Dakinis
This handmade Vajrayogini statue, also known as the Queen of the Dakinis, measures 15.4”/39cm in height and 10.6”/27cm at the base and weighs 4.03 kg. Made of 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 gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or holy collections.
Vajrayoginī stands in a dynamic and fierce posture upon a sun disc and lotus base, symbolizing her mastery over desire and ignorance. Surrounding her form is a radiant halo, representing her blazing wisdom that dispels delusion and illuminates the path to enlightenment.
She wears a five-skull crown, signifying the transformation of the five poisons—ignorance, attachment, aversion, pride, and jealousy—into the five transcendent wisdoms. Around her neck hangs a garland of fifty skulls, each symbolizing purification of the fifty letters of the Sanskrit alphabet, representing complete mastery over speech and sound.
In her right hand, Vajrayoginī brandishes a kartika (curved flaying knife), cutting through the bonds of ego and ignorance. Her left hand holds a kapala (skull cup) raised to her lips, from which she drinks the blood of self-clinging, symbolizing the realization of emptiness (śūnyatā) and the unity of bliss and wisdom. Resting by her side is a khaṭvāṅga trident, representing her inseparable consort Heruka and the integration of method and wisdom in tantric practice.
Size: 15.4”/39cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 4.03kg
Materials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings
Vajrayogini is a central female Buddha and ḍakini in Vajrayana Buddhism, embodying the union of bliss and emptiness and representing the pinnacle of wisdom and enlightenment. She is often depicted as a fierce red goddess holding ritual implements and drinking blood, symbolizing the transformation of negative emotions and the dissolution of the ego. Her practices include intricate rituals, visions, and mantras, which require proper initiation and guidance. Vajrayogini is revered in many Vajrayana traditions, particularly in the Sakya, Kagyu, and Gelug schools, where she plays a central role in female empowerment, spiritual liberation, and the direct path to awakening.
