Description
The Tibetan Buddhist Art of Vajradhara | Primordial Buddha
The Tibetan Buddhist Art of Vajradhara stands at 13.0 inches (33 cm) in height, with a base measuring 10.6 inches (27 cm). It weighs 3.69 kilograms. The statue is beautifully made of 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, adorned with hand-carved gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Vajradhara, the Primordial Buddha, embodies the pinnacle of enlightened mind—pure emptiness (śūnyatā) fused with unwavering wisdom (vajra-jñāna). Picture him calmly seated in the lotus pose atop a moon disc and lotus base, symbols of purity and spiritual steadiness. With hands crossed in the Embracing Mudra, he holds the vajra, representing unbreakable wisdom, and the bell, echoing the vast openness of emptiness. His peaceful gaze and the ushnisha crowning his head reveal supreme awakening. Adorned with shimmering gems and graceful ornaments, Vajradhara shines as the eternal essence of the Dharmakaya, the source of all Buddhas.
Size: 13.0”/33cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 3.69 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Vajradhara is considered the embodiment of the primordial Buddha, the source of all wisdom, and the foundation of tantric teachings in Tibetan Buddhism. He represents the ultimate state of enlightenment, embodying the unshakable wisdom (vajra) that cannot be corrupted or broken. Vajradhara is the deity who holds the keys to the secret teachings and the transmission of profound Buddhist knowledge.