Divine Purification Vajrasattva Dorje Sempa (Dorsem) Sculpture | Tibetan Shrine Decor
The Great Purifier, Dorje Sempa (Dorsem) statue, at 9.3 inches tall with a base of 7.3 inches, is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, which is known for its great metalworking. The statue is handmade of oxidized copper and silver-plated, giving it a delicate beauty that reflects the divine presence of the statue. This statue reminds us of the transformational power of compassion and spiritual purity, which assist prepare for the path to enlightenment.
Vajrasattva is depicted seated in serene meditation, holding the vajra in his right hand, representing indestructible wisdom, and the ghanta in his left hand, symbolizing the harmony of understanding and compassion. His peaceful expression radiates purity and spiritual strength, reflecting his role as the ultimate purifier of negative karma.
Size: 9.3”/23.5cm (Height) x 7.3”/18.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.54 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body, Silver Plated
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.
