24K Gold Gilded 8.9 Inches Vajrasattva Statue | Traditional Himalayan Art
This 8.9-inch Vajrasattva statue embodies the transformative power of purification. Handcrafted in Nepal by master artisans, this 24K gold-gilded copper statue is adorned with intricate gold and acrylic paintings. This Statue is sitting at size Size: 8.9”/22.5cm (Height) x 7.9”/20cm (Base) Weight: 2.5 kg. This sacred item embodies the rich traditions of Himalayan Buddhism, making it an important addition to altars, meditation areas, or sacred collections.
The Tibetan Buddhist Dorje Sempa, also known as Vajrasattva, is a revered deity associated with purification and spiritual cleansing. Depicted in a serene and meditative posture, he holds a vajra (thunderbolt) in his right hand, symbolizing wisdom and the ultimate truth. In his left hand, he gracefully holds a bell, representing the wisdom of emptiness and the union of compassion and insight. The vajra and bell together signify the inseparable nature of method and wisdom, fundamental to Buddhist teachings.
Size: 8.9”/22.5cm (Height) x 7.9”/20cm (Base)
Weight: 2.5 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, 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.