Description
Sacred Vajrasattva Deity Figurine for Purification, Spiritual Renewal and Enlightenment
The Vajrasattva Deity Figurine, revered in Vajrayana Buddhism, represents purification, spiritual renewal, and the removal of karmic obstacles. This handcrafted statue measures 6.5" (Height) x 4.7" (Base) and weighs 0.554 kg. It is made up of an oxidized copper body that has been adorned with silver-plated, expressing the deity's pure and enlightened nature. This sacred sculpture, handcrafted by talented Nepalese artisans, symbolizes the rich legacy of Himalayan Buddhist art, making it an important addition to altars, meditation rooms, or sacred collections.
Vajrasattva is depicted seated in serene meditation, holding the vajra in his right hand, representing indestructible wisdom, and the ghanta in his left hand, symbolizing the harmony of understanding and compassion. His peaceful expression radiates purity and spiritual strength, reflecting his role as the ultimate purifier of negative karma.
Size: 6.5”/16.5cm (Height) x 4.7”/12cm (Base)
Weight: 0.554 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body, Silver Plated
Vajrasattva is typically regarded as the second patriarch in the Shingon Buddhist lineage, the first being Vairocana Buddha. According to Kukai's writings in Record of the Dharma Transmission, Nagarjuna encountered Vajrasatva in an iron tower in southern India, based on Amoghavajra's testimony. As recounted in the Mahavairocana Sutra, Vajrasatva inducted Nagarjuna into the abhiseka ceremony and entrusted him with the esoteric teachings he had gained from Vairocana Buddha. Kukai doesn't go into detail on Vajrasatva or his beginnings.