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Vajrayogini Flame of Wisdom Statue: A Beacon of Transformative Power
This Vajrayogini Flame of Wisdom Statue measures 11.8 inches (30 cm) in height, rests upon a 7.6-inch (19.5 cm) base, and weighs 1.65 kg. Handcrafted from a copper body, the sculpture is enhanced with gold and acrylic painting along with carefully placed gemstones. These decorative finishes bring definition to her dynamic form, ritual ornaments, flowing details, and powerful expression, creating a meaningful sacred image for a Buddhist altar, meditation space, or Vajrayana art collection.
Vajrayogini is traditionally portrayed in a dancing posture that expresses awakened energy, spiritual freedom, and her power to transform ordinary experience into wisdom. Her right hand holds a curved ritual knife, representing the severing of ego, attachment, and ignorance, while her left hand carries a skull cup filled with symbolic nectar, signifying the transformation of desire and negative emotions into realization. A khatvanga staff rests against her shoulder, representing tantric accomplishment and the union of wisdom and compassionate method. The flames surrounding her symbolize the fire of pristine awareness that burns away delusion, while her wrathful appearance expresses fierce compassion rather than anger.
Size: 11.8”/30cm (Height) x 7.6”/19.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.65 kg
Material: Copper Body, Gold and Acrylic Painting, Gemstones
Vajrayogini is a female meditational deity (yidam) in Tantric Buddhism, particularly prominent in the Kagyu, Sakya, and Gelug schools. She represents the essence of all Buddhas' wisdom and is known for her fierce compassion, enabling practitioners to overcome defilements and attain enlightenment. Her practice is revered for its directness and profound transformative power, cutting through ignorance to reveal ultimate truth.