Red Vajrayogini Queen of Dakinis | Tibetan Buddhism Art
This Red Vajrayogini Queen of Dakinis, also known as Vajravarahi, measures 14.9”/38cm in height and 10.2”/26cm at the base and weighs 3.26 kg. Made from copper with mercury gold plating and detailed acrylic paintings, the statue embodies refined workmanship without being overly ornate. Expertly crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this piece reflects traditional craftsmanship and makes a refined addition to compact altars, meditation spaces, or personal spiritual collections.
Vajrayogini is a central female Buddha and dakini in Vajrayana Buddhism, embodying the union of wisdom and compassion and representing the path to female Buddhahood. She holds a Khatvanga trident in her right hand, symbolizing the three bodies of a Buddha: the Dharmakaya (truth body of ultimate wisdom), Sambhogakaya (blissful body of divine experience), and Nirmanakaya (emanated body that guides beings). In her left hand, she holds a skull cup filled with blood, signifying the transformation of negative energies into spiritual nourishment and her ability to turn suffering and death into wisdom. The curved flaying knife (Kartikeya) she carries represents her power to sever ignorance and attachment, cutting through the illusions of samsara. A flaming halo surrounds her form, representing the brilliance of enlightenment and her power to dispel darkness. She wears a garland of skulls as a reminder of impermanence and the cycle of life and death, along with a five-skull crown that symbolizes the transformation of the five defilements—ignorance, desire, anger, pride, and jealousy—into the five wisdoms of the awakened mind. Vajrayogini stands triumphantly on Kalaratri and Bhairav, representing her mastery over ego, ignorance, and harmful forces.
Size: 14.9”/38cm (Height) x 10.2”/26cm (Base)
Weight: 3.26 kg
Material: Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Mercury Gold Plated
A key figure in Vajrayana Buddhism, Vajrayogini represents the synthesis of bliss and emptiness and the pinnacle of wisdom. She is portrayed as a ferocious red goddess holding a skullcup and a knife with a vajra handle, signifying the transformational force of enlightenment. Her complex techniques call for the proper initiation, such as visualization and reciting mantras. Vajrayogini, revered in the Sakya, Kagyu, and Gelug schools, is particularly important to female practitioners as a symbol of empowerment and feminine enlightenment. She also plays a vital role in assisting practitioners on their path to enlightenment.
