Description
The Radiant Union of a Vajrasattva Sacred Sculpture with Consort
Arising from the venerable Newar artistic tradition, this vajrasattva sacred sculpture with consort embodies the ultimate union of wisdom and compassion in a breathtaking display of Himalayan craftsmanship. Standing at 34.5cm, the copper-bodied figure radiates a luminous presence, meticulously finished with a deep, three-layer 24K gold gilding. The divine couple is depicted in Yab-Yum, the sacred embrace representing the non-dual nature of reality, while the substantial weight of 6.78kg ensures a grounded, monumental presence for any dedicated shrine or spiritual sanctuary.
This iconography serves as a powerful focal point for purification practices, specifically the yoga of Vajrasattva which seeks to cleanse the practitioner's karmic obscurations. The bell and vajra held by the deities symbolize the perfect integration of feminine wisdom and masculine skillful means. As a sacred sculpture, it invites the practitioner to visualize the transformation of mundane experience into the primordial state of purity. It represents not just a deity, but the inherent clarity and unshakeable strength of the diamond-like mind.
Size: 13.6”/34.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 6.78 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
Vajrasattva, known as the "Diamond Being," is the principal deity of purification within the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition. He represents the essential purity of the enlightened mind which remains unstained by the delusions of cyclic existence. His consort signifies the wisdom that recognizes emptiness, and their union illustrates the inseparable nature of method and wisdom required to attain full awakening. Through the practice of Vajrasattva, followers seek to restore their vows and purify the mind of all negative imprints.