Golden Statue of Primordial Buddha Vairocana | Embodiment of Emptiness
This Primordial Buddha Vairocana Statue, also known as the embodiment of śūnyatā (emptiness), measures 13.1”/33.5cm in height and 9.8”/25cm at the base, with a weight of 4.91 kg. Made from 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 hand-carved gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Vairocana, the Primordial Buddha, is depicted with four faces, symbolizing his all-encompassing wisdom and omnipresence. He is seated in the vajra posture (full lotus position) atop a lotus base, representing purity and enlightenment. His hands are in the dhyāna mudrā (gesture of meditation), and he also holds a Dharmachakra symbol, which signifies the turning of the Wheel of Dharma—the teaching of the path to liberation. He is crowned with a uṣṇīṣa (a cranial protuberance symbolizing supreme wisdom), and each of his faces wears a gemstone-adorned crown. His form is richly decorated with traditional Buddhist ornaments, reflecting his enlightened and regal nature.
Size: 13.1”/33.5cm (Height) x 9.8”/25cm (Base)
Weight: 4.91 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Hand-carved Gemstones
Vairocana is regarded as the Primordial Buddha in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, representing the universal, formless essence of enlightenment. He embodies the Dharmakaya, or the truth body, which transcends individual identity and permeates all of existence. As the central figure among the Five Dhyani Buddhas, Vairocana symbolizes the pure, undivided nature of ultimate reality and the profound wisdom that perceives things as they truly are—free from duality or illusion. Associated with the wisdom of the Dharmadhatu, he reflects the understanding of śūnyatā (emptiness), where all phenomena are seen as interdependent and devoid of inherent self. Vairocana is often viewed as the source from which all Buddhas arise, embodying the illuminating clarity of awakened awareness and the boundless compassion that underlies the enlightened state.
