Vajrasattva Statue in Copper with Acrylic Detailing | Inner Cleansing and Spiritual Power
This 32.5-inch Vajrasattva Statue in Copper with Acrylic Detailing is a gemstone of Himalayan workmanship, commanding in presence and profound in meaning. It is made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This statue, skillfully made in Nepal from solid copper and elaborately embellished with gold and acrylic hand-painting, weighs an incredible 32.61 kg. Every line, decoration, and flourish represents sacred and divine harmony, intended to invoke deep purifying forces and elevate the spiritual purity of any setting.
Vajrasattva, the Bodhisattva of Purification, holds a vajra at his heart, signifying compassion and indestructible truth, and a ghanta (bell) in his left hand, indicating knowledge. Together, they represent the confluence of technique and insight—the foundation of enlightenment. Practitioners use Vajrasattva's mantra to purify negative karma, eliminate obscurations, and begin anew with a cleansed mind and heart. His tranquil countenance and majestic posture elevate this monument above mere devotion, transforming it into a conduit for transformation.
This massive artwork is ideal for temples, retreat centers, or the home altars of serious practitioners and collectors. This sculpture, crafted in the Kathmandu Valley by professional artisans using old techniques, serves as both a spiritual instrument and a cultural heritage. Whether employed in Vajrayana ceremonies or regarded as sacred Himalayan art, it exudes purity, power, and presence.
Size: 32.5”/82.5cm (Height) x 25.6”/65cm (Base)
Weight: 32.61 kg
Material: Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Vajrasattva is typically regarded as the second patriarch in the Shingon Buddhist lineage, the first being Vairocana Buddha. According to Kukai's writings in the Record of the Dharma Transmission, Nagarjuna encountered Vajrasatva in an iron tower in southern India, as testified by Amoghavajra. 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 provide detailed information on Vajrasatva or his origins.
