Traditional Buddhist Vajrasattva Statue with Vajra and Bell
This Traditional Buddhist Vajrasattva statue, precisely carved from copper and gilded in 24K gold, represents purity and enlightenment. This precious artwork stands 9.8 inches tall and has a base width of 7.3 inches. It weighs 1.71 kg and is adorned with brilliant gold and acrylic paints, as well as hand-carved gemstones. The statue's intricate artistry emphasizes Vajrasattva's tranquil look and dignified position, which represent the power of cleansing and the desire for spiritual perfection. Each feature, from the intricate ornamentation to the bright gilding, contributes to its spiritual presence, making it a treasured object for meditation and devotion.
Vajrasattva is portrayed as having a dazzling, enlightened presence, and his recognizable qualities have deep spiritual significance. His left hand elegantly carries a ghanta, or ritual bell, close to his waist, signifying wisdom and the feminine side of enlightenment, while his right hand holds a vajra at his heart, signifying the unbreakable character of ultimate truth and the ability to shatter illusion. His crown and jewels gleam with gemstone inlays, signifying purity and celestial status, and he is adorned with a five-pointed crown that symbolizes the five Dhyani Buddhas. Vajrasattva's seated, cross-legged position conveys grounded stability and meditative attention, while his tranquil face, with half-closed eyes, exudes compassion and the serenity of enlightened insight. His form emerges from the muck of material attachments while seated on a double lotus base, emphasizing the transcendence and purity of spiritual enlightenment. A vivid and priceless aspect is added by the intricately detailed gemstones on his base, jewelry, and crown, which perfectly capture the value of the enlightened path he represents.
Size: 9.8”/25 cm (Height) x 7.3”/18.5 cm (Base)
Weight: 1.71 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Hand Carved Gemstone, Copper Body
Vajrasatva 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.