Sacred Statue of Vajrapani | Holder of the Thunderbolt and Defender of the Truth
The Sacred Statue of Vajrapani stands 10.2 inches (26 cm) in height, with a base measuring 7.5 inches (19 cm), and weighs 1.90 kg. The statue is made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, adorned with hand-carved gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, 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. His skull crown and the flames surrounding him represent his mastery of death and his ability to purify harmful forces.
Size: 10.2”/26cm (Height) x 7.5”/19cm (Base)
Weight: 1.90 kg
Material: Ornaments of Silver, Handcarved Gemstones, Copper Body, Gold, and Acrylic Paintings
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 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, influential figure brandishing a vajra, or thunderbolt scepter.
