Chocolate Oxidized Tibetan Buddhist Icon Vajrasattva | Bodhisattva of Purification
This Tibetan Buddhist Statue of Vajrasattva stands at 31.5” (80cm) in height and 22” (56cm) at the base, weighing 27.85 kg. Expertly crafted from an oxidized copper body, it radiates a powerful presence of purity, wisdom, and spiritual refinement. Designed by talented Nepalese artisans, this detailed sculpture is ideal for altars, meditation areas, or as a meaningful decor item for individuals seeking awareness in their daily life.
Vajrasattva is depicted holding a vajra (diamond thunderbolt) in his right hand, symbolizing indestructibility and unshakable wisdom. In his left hand, he holds a bell, which represents emptiness and signifies detachment from the materialistic world. Vajrasattva sits in the vajra position (also known as the vajrasana or diamond posture), a symbol of firmness, stability, and purity, representing the indestructible and unwavering nature of enlightened wisdom. He is adorned with the "Five-Buddha Crown", a significant element in Vajrayana Buddhist iconography. This elaborate crown symbolizes his enlightened nature and connection to the five transcendental Jina Buddhas: Vairochana, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha, Amoghasiddhi, and Akshobhya. Each of these Buddhas embodies specific qualities of Buddhahood, such as wisdom, compassion, and purity—and governs a cardinal direction or the zenith, collectively reflecting Vajrasattva's embodiment of their enlightened attributes. Additionally, he is often portrayed sitting upon a lotus throne, which signifies purity and spiritual wisdom. His garments, reflecting royal attire, often mirror traditional Indian regal clothing, highlighting his majestic and sovereign qualities.
Size: 31.5”/80cm (Height) x 22”/56cm (Base)
Weight: 27.85 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Vajrasattva is typically regarded as the second patriarch in the Shingon Buddhist lineage, the first being Vairocana Buddha. According to Kukai's writings in Record of the Dharma Transmission, Nagarjuna encountered Vajrasatva in an iron tower in southern India, based on Amoghavajra's testimony. 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 go into detail on Vajrasatva or his beginnings.
