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Vajrasattva Statue | Buddhist Figure Representing Purification and Enlightened Awareness
Vajrasattva Statue is handcrafted in Nepal with a copper body, finished with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting that enhance the refined appearance of the sculpture. Measuring 13.4”/34 cm in height with a 10.8”/27.5 cm base and weighing 4.73 kg, the piece features carefully carved details, intricate ornaments, and finely painted elements that showcase the craftsmanship of traditional Himalayan artisans. The smooth gilded surface combined with precise decorative work reflects the skill involved in creating a finely detailed Buddhist sculpture with a balanced and elegant finish.
Vajrasattva, revered as the “Diamond Being,” embodies purification, primordial purity, wisdom, and the transformation of negative karma and obscurations in Vajrayana Buddhism. His peaceful and refined appearance reflects the unchanging nature of awakened awareness and the union of compassionate method with profound wisdom. He is portrayed seated in the vajra posture (lotus posture) upon a lotus pedestal, expressing deep meditation, stability, and the purity of enlightened mind. His right hand holds the vajra (dorje) near his heart, symbolizing indestructible wisdom, compassion, and skillful means (Upaya), while his left hand holds the ritual bell (ghanta), representing the realization of emptiness and transcendent wisdom (Prajna). The harmonious presence of the vajra and bell signifies the inseparable unity of wisdom and method, while his serene expression, jeweled ornaments, and graceful form reflect purified consciousness, inspiring practitioners to cultivate inner transformation, clarity, purification, and profound spiritual realization.
Size: 13.4”/34cm (Height) x 10.8”/27.5cm (Base)
Weight: 4.73 kg
Material: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting
Vajrasattva is a bodhisattva in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. He is associated with purification, confession, and cleansing karmic obscurations. His practice is central to the preliminary practices (ngöndro) of Vajrayana, aiding practitioners in preparing for higher teachings and spiritual realization.
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