Hevajra Fierce Protector of the Dharma Figurine | Iconic Wrathful Deity of the Hevajra Tantra
The Hevajra Fierce Protector of the Dharma depicts one of Tantric Buddhism's most powerful deities. This artwork weighs 2.72 kg and is 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) tall with a 9.3-inch (23.5 cm) wide base. The monument, made of copper and adorned with complex acrylic paintings and silver plating, represents both artistic excellence and spiritual value. Hevajra, as shown here, embodies the essence of transformation and enlightenment, making it a valuable addition to any spiritual artwork collection.
The artwork of Hevajra is rich and layered, illustrating the deity's complex nature and the importance of his portrayal in Tantric activities. Each annoyed look, frequently shown with numerous heads and muscles, represents his wisdom and capacity to observe reality from various perspectives. Hevajra's embrace with his spouse, Nairatmya, symbolizes the unbreakable union of wisdom and compassion, which is a fundamental concept in Vajrayana Buddhism. His angry countenance, surrounded by a halo of flames, represents the purifying power of wisdom, while the skull crown and garland of severed heads demonstrate his dominion over the cycles of life, death, and the abolition of ignorance. Through these aspects, Hevajra embodies the transforming force needed to overcome obstacles on the way to enlightenment, serving as both protector and guide.
Size: 12.8”/32.5 cm (Height) x 9.3”/23.5 cm (Base)
Weight: 2.72 kg
Material: Acrylic Painting, Oxidized Copper Body, Silver Plated
Hevajra is a pivotal figure in tantric Buddhism, embodying the profound teachings of the Hevajra Tantra, a key text in the Sakya and Kagyu traditions. His depiction with his consort emphasizes the tantric path’s core principle: that enlightenment arises from the profound union of opposites, leading to a state beyond ordinary perception and experience. The Hevajra with Consort Statue beautifully embodies this concept, offering a tangible connection to the transformative power of tantric practice and the boundless potential for spiritual awakening.
