Statue of Vairocana - Central Dhyani Buddha | Handmade Art
Vairocana Statue, the Central Dhyani Buddha, stands an impressive 27.9” (71 cm) tall, with a base width of 19.1” (48.5 cm), and weighs 22.06 kg. Expertly handcrafted from an oxidized copper body, it features a majestic and serene presence and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. As the central figure among the Five Dhyani Buddhas, this statue is ideal for large altars, temples, or sacred spaces, serving as a powerful symbol of clarity, unity, and the ultimate nature of reality.
Vairocana, the Primordial Buddha, is depicted with four faces, each representing his boundless wisdom and omnipresence. He embodies purity and enlightenment in the vajra posture atop a lotus base. His hands rest in the dhyāna mudrā, symbolizing deep meditation, while holding the Dharmachakra, signifying the turning of the Wheel of Dharma and the path to liberation. An usnisa atop his head symbolizes supreme wisdom and is adorned with traditional Buddhist ornaments. Vairocana’s four faces reflect his divine and regal nature, embodying ultimate truth and cosmic wisdom, guiding beings toward spiritual awakening and liberation.
Size: 27.9”/71cm (Height) x 19.1”/48.5cm (Base)
Weight: 22.06 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
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 existence. As the central figure among the Five Dhyani Buddhas, Vairocana symbolizes the pure, undivided nature of ultimate reality 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 śūnyatā (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 illuminating clarity of awakened awareness and the boundless compassion that underlies the enlightened state.
