Fierce Female Bodhisattva Vajrayogini Sculpture | Vajrayogini Red Dakini Statue
This magnificent statue of Vajrayogini Red Dakini is a potent symbol of the fiery feminine force found in Vajrayana Buddhism. Made of copper and decorated with jewels, elaborate paintings, and 24K gold plating, it depicts the red body of Vajrayogini, a sign of passion turned into knowledge. Standing on two dead bodies, her dynamic posture symbolizes her victory over death and reincarnation, or samsara. Vajrayogini, holding a curved knife and a skull cup filled with knowledge nectar, represents the breaking away of ignorance and ego, leading practitioners toward enlightenment.
Wearing a necklace made of skulls, she represents control over death and the negative forces that negatively impact spiritual development. Vajrayogini is regarded as the Queen of Dakinis, or feminine knowledge beings, and is known for her intense compassion, which aids practitioners in overcoming duality and realizing the essence of reality. For tantric Buddhists, this exquisitely carved statue is a focal point that embodies the transformational power of Vajrayogini in any holy location.
Size: 17.3”/44cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 4.15 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Gemstone, Copper Body
Vajrayogini is a central tantric deity in Vajrayana Buddhism, especially revered in Tibetan Buddhism. She represents the union of wisdom and great bliss, embodying the divine feminine principle and the transformation of ordinary experiences into spiritual ones. As a dakini, Vajrayogini is often depicted as a fierce and passionate female figure, dancing in a dynamic posture and displaying her control over the world of appearances. Vajrayogini's practice is considered highly advanced and requires initiation by a qualified teacher, with the goal of ultimately achieving spiritual awakening and the realization of the true nature of reality.
