Handmade Vajrapani Sculpture, Protector of the Buddha | Traditional Himalayan Art
Vajrapani Sculpture, Protector of the Buddha, measures 9.3 inches (23.5 cm) in height and 6.7 inches (17 cm) across the base, weighing 1.26 kilograms. Expertly crafted from a copper body, it features 24K gold gilding and delicate gold and acrylic paintings that accentuate its powerful presence. A perfect blend of sacred symbolism and traditional Nepali craftsmanship, this statue brings a strong, protective energy to any altar, meditation space, or spiritual collection.
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. In his left hand, he holds a lasso, symbolizing his power to bind and subdue hostile forces and obstacles on the path to enlightenment. 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: 9.3”/23.5cm (Height) x 6.7”/17cm (Base)
Weight: 1.26 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 determination required for spiritual enlightenment. Renowned for his capacity to safeguard the Dharma and aid adherents in overcoming internal and external obstacles, Vajrapani is shown as an influential figure brandishing a vajra, or thunderbolt scepter.
