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Handmade Supreme Purifier Vajrasattva Statue | Buddhist Decor Artwork
This handmade statue of the supreme purifier Vajrasattva stands at 14”/35.5cm (Height) and 9.4”/24cm (Base). This statue is crafted from a 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, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
The Tibetan Buddhist Dorje Sempa, also known as Vajrasattva, is a revered deity associated with purification and spiritual cleansing. Depicted in a serene and meditative posture, he holds a vajra (thunderbolt) in his right hand, symbolizing wisdom and the ultimate truth. In his left hand, he gracefully holds a bell, representing the wisdom of emptiness and the union of compassion and insight. The vajra and bell together signify the inseparable nature of method and wisdom, fundamental to Buddhist teachings. This sacred representation serves as a reminder of inner transformation and spiritual awakening in the Buddhist tradition.
Size: 14”/35.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 4.41 kg
Materials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gemstones, Gold & Acrylic Paintings
Vajrasattva is typically regarded as the second patriarch in the Shingon Buddhist lineage, preceded by Vairocana Buddha. According to Kukai's writings in the Record of the Dharma Transmission, Nagarjuna encountered Vajrasatva in an iron tower in southern India, as testified by Amoghavajra. As recounted in the Mahavairocana Sutra, Vajrasatva inducted Nagarjuna into the abhiseka ceremony and entrusted him with the esoteric teachings he had gained from Vairocana Buddha. Kukai doesn't provide detailed information on Vajrasatva or his origins.