Bodhisattva Vajrapani Statue "Holder of The Thunderbolt" | The Protector of the Buddha's Teachings
The Vajrapani statue "Holder of The Thunderbolt" is believed to wield the vajra, a ritual implement symbolizing the indestructibility of truth and the transformative power of wisdom, standing at an impressive height of 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) with a base width of 14.6 inches (37 cm). This Statue is crafted with a triple layer 24K gold gilded finish, accentuated by intricate gold and acrylic paintings with deeply engraved 3D-like carvings that bring its details to life.
The wrathful face emphasizes his power and compassion, representing Buddhism's fierce guardian ideal. On one hand, he holds a vajra (thunderbolt), a potent symbol of unbreakable strength and knowledge that represents the capacity to cut through misconceptions and ignorance. His skull crown and the flames that frequently surround him represent his mastery of death as well as the transforming ability he possesses to purify harmful forces.
Size: 19.5”/49.5cm (Height) x 14.6”/37cm (Base)
Weight: 8.12kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
In Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, Vajrapani is a well-known god who represents the might and power of all the Buddhas. He is both a protector and a guide, embodying the strength and will be needed to push past ignorance and roadblocks on the way to knowledge. Renowned for his capacity to safeguard the Dharma and aid adherents in their spiritual quest, Vajrapani is shown as a powerful, powerful figure brandishing a vajra, or thunderbolt scepter.
