Traditional Vajrasattva and Vajravarahi Statue | Purification and Enlightenment
Vajrasattva and Vajravarahi statues stand 13 inches (33 cm) tall with a base measuring 10.4 inches (26.5 cm) and weigh 5.24 kilograms. They are meticulously made of oxidized copper and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This Statue is handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizing Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections. Depicting the sacred yab-yum embrace, this tantric deity pair symbolizes the union of wisdom and compassion, making it an ideal centerpiece for meditation spaces, home altars, or as a profound spiritual gift.
Vajrasattva (the male deity) is shown seated in the lotus posture (padmasana), adorned with a five-pointed crown, jewelry, and silk garments, signifying his enlightened status. Vajravarahi, the female figure, sits on his lap in an intimate embrace (yab-yum), representing the dynamic aspect of wisdom (prajna). Vajrasattva typically holds a vajra (dorje) in his right hand (symbolizing compassion and skillful means) and a bell (ghanta) in his left (symbolizing wisdom and emptiness). The consort also holds ritual implements, often a vajra and a skull cup, signifying the cutting of ignorance and the transformation of negative energies. Both faces are serene, expressing the bliss of enlightenment and the transcendence of duality.
Size: 13”/33cm (Height) x 10.4”/26.5cm (Base)
Weight: 5.24 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Vajrasattva with his consort (in Sanskrit, Vajrasattva Yab-Yum), a classic representation in Vajrayana (Tantric) Buddhism symbolizing the union of wisdom and compassion. The embrace of Vajrasattva and his consort is not sexual in the ordinary sense; rather, it represents the inseparable union of method (compassion, skillful means) and wisdom (insight into emptiness). This union is the essence of enlightenment in Vajrayana Buddhism.
