The Nepalese Art of Vajrapani | Warrior Deity
Nepalese Art of Vajrapani is handcrafted from copper, 24K gold gilding, and gold and acrylic paintings. Measuring 12.8”/32.5cm in height and 10.6”/27cm at the base, it weighs 3.52 kg. This statue is a striking addition to any altar or meditation space, embodying strength, protection, and spiritual determination.
With bulging eyes, fierce fangs, and fiery eyebrows, Vajrapani embodies unstoppable determination to vanquish ignorance and shield spiritual seekers. His golden body reflects his vajra essence—unbreakable and transforming anger into wisdom. Adorned with bone ornaments and skull garlands, he reminds us of impermanence and mastery over ego and fear. In his right hand, he wields a vajra, the symbol of spiritual power that destroys ignorance, while his left hand holds a lasso to capture harmful forces. Standing like a warrior, one leg forward and the other back, he’s ever ready to defend the Dharma. A blazing halo surrounds him, signifying purification through wisdom. His Bhutadamara Mudra, with crossed wrists and linked little fingers resembling Garuda’s wings, forms a protective chain to tame unruly spirits and banish negativity.
Size: 12.8”/32.5cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 3.52 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Vajrapani holds significant importance in Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly within the Sakya tradition, as a fierce manifestation of Vajrapani, the Bodhisattva of Power. He is revered as the "Tamer of Spirits" and serves as a protector deity, safeguarding practitioners from spiritual obstacles, negative entities, and harmful forces while facilitating their journey toward enlightenment.
