Golden Vajrasattva Statue: The Buddhist Purification Buddha
This Golden Vajrasattva Statue, the revered Buddhist Purification Buddha, stands 16.1” (41 cm) tall with a 10.8” (27.5 cm) wide base and weighs 6.02 kg. Crafted from a copper body and adorned with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic paintings, an antique finish, and carefully inlaid gemstones, this piece radiates timeless elegance. The deeply engraved carvings produce a magnificent three-dimensional effect, showcasing the refined artistry of skilled Nepali craftsmen. Designed for spiritual practice, it serves as a meaningful addition to altars, meditation spaces, or personal collections, embodying the transformative and purifying power of Vajrasattva in daily life.
Vajrasattva is depicted in a serene padmasana posture on a double lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual elevation. He holds a vajra in his right hand and a bell in his left, representing the inseparable union of method and wisdom. A vajra atop his head further emphasizes spiritual authority and enlightened energy, making this statue a profound representation of purification and inner transformation.
Size: 16.1”/41cm (Height) x 10.8”/27.5cm (Base)
Weight: 6.02 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Antique Finish, Gemstones
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.
