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Handmade Vajrapani Sculpture: The Divine Protector of Buddha
The Vajrapani Sculpture: The Divine Protector of Buddha, a symbol of unbreakable strength and divine might, embodies the furious determination required to overcome any barrier on the path to enlightenment. This carefully made sculpture, which measures 13.2" (Height) x 10.6" (Base) and weighs 3.60 kg, is handcrafted from 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, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
The wrathful face emphasizes his power and compassion, representing Buddhism's fierce guardian ideal. On the one hand, he holds a vajra (thunderbolt), a potent symbol of unbreakable strength and knowledge that represents the capacity to cut through misconceptions and ignorance. His skull crown and the flames that frequently surround him represent his mastery of death and his ability to transform negativity into positive energy.
Size: 13.2”/33.5cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 3.60 kg
Materials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings
In Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, Vajrapani is a well-known god who represents the might and power of all the Buddhas. He is both a protector and a guide, embodying the strength and will needed to push past ignorance and roadblocks on the way to knowledge. Renowned for his capacity to safeguard the Dharma and aid adherents in their spiritual quest, Vajrapani is shown as a powerful, influential figure brandishing a vajra, or thunderbolt scepter.