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Statue of Vairocana: Buddha of Cosmic Light
The handmade Vairocana artwork, the Cosmic Buddha, represents the cosmic essence of enlightenment and knowledge. This statue is fully made of copper body and adorned with triple layer 24K gold gilding, acrylic paintings, and gemstones. This statue is standing at size 9”/23cm (Height) x 6.1”/15.5cm (Base) Weight: 1.72 kg. Crafted by expert Nepalese artisans, this sacred item embodies the rich traditions of Himalayan Buddhism, making it an important addition to altars, meditation areas, or sacred collections.
Vairocana is depicted seated in padmāsana (lotus posture) on a lotus base, symbolizing purity, spiritual awakening, and transcendence. The statue features four heads, each adorned with a crown, representing omniscient wisdom and the unity of all directions. His hands hold a dharma wheel in dhyāna mudra, signifying the teaching and dissemination of the Dharma. A radiant halo surrounds the base, highlighting his enlightened presence and divine energy.
Size: 9”/23cm (Height) x 6.1”/15.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.72kg
Materials: Copper Body, Gold and Acrylic Paintings, 24K Gold Gilded, Gemstones
Vairocana is regarded as the Primordial Buddha in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, representing the universal, formless essence of enlightenment. He embodies the dharmakaya, the truth body, which transcends individual identity and permeates all of existence. As the central figure among the Five Dhyani Buddhas, Vairocana symbolizes the pure, undivided nature of mind and the profound wisdom that perceives things as they truly are, free from duality or illusion. Associated with the wisdom of the Dharmadhatu, he reflects the understanding of śūnyata (emptiness), where all phenomena are seen as interdependent and devoid of inherent self. Vairocana is often viewed as the source from which all Buddhas arise, embodying the all-encompassing clarity and awakened awareness that underlies the entire universe.