The Fierce and Compassionate Red Dakini | A Guide to Awakening
This beautiful sculpture of Vajrayogini was hand-carved by Nepali artists in Kathmandu with a copper body gilded in 24k gold, which is a powerful depiction of feminine knowledge, compassion, and strength. This exquisitely carved Red Dakini statue represents the outstanding creativity of Patan, Nepal, where generations of artists have dedicated their lives to preserving ancient traditions. The statue has been adorned with exquisite gold and acrylic paints that emphasize delicate details, as well as 24K gold gilding that reflects with divine intensity.
The copper body adds longevity and a timeless beauty to this precious piece of art.
The Red Dakini is a powerful representation of transformation, signifying the fire of transformation and the destruction of ignorance. She is shown in a dynamic, wrathful position, wielding a vajra-handled curved knife to remove illusion and ego, and carrying a skull cup filled with nectar to represent the joyful wisdom of enlightenment. The skull garland around her neck symbolizes the cycle of life, death, and rebirth that she assists practitioners in transcending. With its elaborate symbolism and craftsmanship, it serves as a spiritual focus as well as a deep symbol of empowerment and transformation.
Size: 16.5”/42cm (Height) x 10.4”/26.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.61 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
A key figure in Vajrayana Buddhism, Vajrayogini represents the synthesis of bliss and emptiness, as well as 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 techniques are complex and call for the right initiation, such as visualization and reciting mantras. Vajrayogini, who is 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.
