Classic Oxidized Copper Vajrasattva Mantra Practice Sculpture
We have meticulously hand-carved this bodhisattva Vajrasattva mantra practice statue in our studio utilizing a traditional Himalayan carving technique passed down from generation to generation from Nepal. The bodhisattva can be seen serenely seated atop a moon disc lotus seat holding a vajra or a ritual item in his right hand, which indicates impermanence and constancy of reality. He also holds a ritual bell symbolizing emptiness and the sound of wisdom in his left hand. This statue's detailed patterns on the oxidized copper surface have a brilliant finish, and the addition of the precious gems beautifies the statue.
It is a beautiful and meaningful addition to any sacred space or meditation practice. It is the perfect keepsake for devout individuals like yourself.
Size: 8.2"/21cm (Height) x 6.2"/16cm (Base)
Weight: 1.64 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings
Vajrasatva 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.
