Historical Bodhisattva Deity Vajrapani | Protector Wrathful Deity
This Historical Bodhisattva Vajrapani Statue is a work of art, standing in size 19.1”/48.5 cm (Height) x 14.6”/37 cm (Base). Handcrafted from a copper body, it is adorned with 24K gold gilding, complemented by gold and acrylic paintings that enhance its divine presence. Crafted by expert Nepalese artisans, this sacred item embodies the rich traditions of Himalayan Buddhism, making it an important addition to altars, meditation areas, or sacred collections.
The wrathful face emphasizes his power and compassion, representing Buddhism's fierce guardian ideal. On the one hand, he holds a vajra (thunderbolt), a potent symbol of unbreakable strength and knowledge that represents the capacity to cut through misconceptions and ignorance, and on the other hand wielding a demon-binding lasso. His skull crown and the flames that frequently surround him represent his mastery of death and the transforming ability he possesses to purify harmful forces.
Size: 19.1”/48.5 cm (Height) x 14.6”/37 cm (Base)
Weight: 8.07 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
In Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, Vajrapani is a well-known god who represents the might and power of all the Buddhas. He is both a protector and a guide, embodying the strength and will be needed to push past ignorance and roadblocks on the way to knowledge. Renowned for his capacity to safeguard the Dharma and aid adherents in their spiritual quest, Vajrapani is shown as a powerful, powerful figure brandishing a vajra, or thunderbolt scepter.
