Thunderbolt Holder Vajrapani | Spiritual Strength
The thunderbolt holder Vajrapani stands at a height of 9.6”/24.5cm (Height) x 7.1”/18cm (Base) and weighs 1.97 kg. Crafted with intricate details, it features a body made from copper, which is beautifully gilded with 24K gold to enhance its radiant and powerful presence. The statue is further adorned with gold and acrylic paintings, adding a rich, artistic depth to its design. This combination of materials showcases both the skill and reverence with which this sacred piece has been created, making it a truly remarkable representation of Vajrapani.
The wrathful face emphasizes his power and compassion, representing Buddhism's fierce guardian ideal. On the one hand, he holds a vajra (thunderbolt), a potent symbol of unbreakable strength and knowledge that represents the capacity to cut through misconceptions and ignorance. His skull crown and the flames surrounding him represent his mastery of death and his ability to purify harmful forces.
Size: 9.6”/24.5cm (Height) x 7.1”/18cm (Base)
Weight: 1.97 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
In Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, Vajrapani is a well-known god who represents the might and power of all the Buddhas. He is both a protector and a guide, embodying the strength and will needed to push past ignorance and roadblocks on the way to knowledge. Renowned for his capacity to safeguard the Dharma and aid adherents in their spiritual quest, Vajrapani is shown as a powerful, influential figure brandishing a vajra, or thunderbolt scepter.
