The Tantric Female Deity Dorje Phagmo Sculpture | Buddhist Deity
The Tantric Female Deity Dorje Phagmo Sculpture stands at 15.2 inches (38.5 cm) in height with a base width of 9.1 inches (23 cm). It weighs 3.30 kilograms and is crafted entirely from an oxidized copper body, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect, giving it an aesthetic that enhances its traditional appeal and spiritual presence.
Dorje Phagmo is often depicted as a fierce, dynamic goddess, typically red in color, symbolizing her passionate, transformative energy. She stands in a dancing or stamping posture (pratyalidha), reflecting her active, wrathful energy used to subdue obstacles and negative forces. Her expression is wrathful, often with bared fangs, signifying her determination to overcome ignorance and delusion. She is usually depicted naked except for bone ornaments, symbolizing her transcendence of worldly attachments, and adorned with a crown of skulls, representing victory over ego and impermanence. She holds a kartika, a crescent-shaped ritual chopper, in her right hand. This symbolizes her power to cut through ignorance, ego, and obstacles on the path to enlightenment. In her left hand, she holds a kapala, or skull cup, which is often filled with symbolic nectar or blood. This represents the transformation of negative forces and the purification of obstacles. Resting on or held by her left shoulder, she carries a khatvanga, a staff adorned with symbolic elements. This represents her spiritual power, tantric attainments, and the inseparable union of wisdom and method.
Size: 15.2”/38.5cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 3.30 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Dorje Phagmo, also known as Vajravarahi, is one of the most revered female tantric deities in Tibetan Buddhism. She embodies the union of wisdom and compassion, and her iconography is rich with symbolic elements that convey her transformative and protective power. Dorje Phagmo represents the ability to conquer negative emotions and obstacles on the path to enlightenment. She protects and guides practitioners, cutting through ignorance with fierce compassion. Her image is a profound symbol of inner strength and spiritual awakening, making her an influential figure to include in meditation spaces and shrines.
