Handcrafted Statue of the Queen of Dakini Vajrayogini | Tantric Deity
The Queen of Dakini Vajrayogini Statue stands at 15.6 inches (39.5 cm) tall, with a base width of 11.4 inches (29 cm), and weighs 3.60 kg. Expertly handcrafted 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, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Vajrayogini stands as a powerful female Buddha and ḍakini in Vajrayana Buddhism, embodying the perfect blend of wisdom (prajna) and compassion (karuna) on the journey toward enlightenment. In her right hand, she wields a khatvanga trident, representing the three Buddha bodies: Dharmakaya (truth), Sambhogakaya (bliss), and Nirmaṇakaya (manifestation). Her left hand holds a skull cup brimming with blood, a vivid symbol of transforming defilements into clarity. With a flaying knife that severs ignorance and attachment, she radiates a blazing halo, shining with the light of awakening. Adorned with a skull garland and a crown of five skulls, she reminds us of impermanence and the conversion of the five afflictions into wisdom. Standing proudly atop Kalaratri and Bhairava, Vajrayogini triumphs over ego and illusion with unmatched grace and strength.
Size: 15.6”/39.5cm (Height) x 11.4”/29cm (Base)
Weight: 3.60 kg
Materials: Acrylic Paintings, 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body
Vajrayogini, also known as the Queen of the Dakinis, is a principal tantric Buddhist deity and one of the most revered female goddesses in Vajrayana Buddhism. She embodies the union of wisdom (prajñā) and compassion (karuṇā), and her practice is central to many Vajrayana lineages as a path to enlightenment. Vajrayogini is typically depicted as a fierce and dynamic red goddess holding ritual implements such as a skull cup and curved knife, which symbolize the cutting through of ignorance and ego. She is often shown in a dancing or active posture, surrounded by a halo of flames, representing the burning away of obstacles and negativities. Practitioners meditate on Vajrayogini to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and the realization of emptiness (śūnyatā), and her practice is considered particularly powerful for advancing on the path to enlightenment quickly. She is honored above male buddhas and embodies the supreme truth (paramārtha-satya) of the ultimate nature of reality.
