Hand Carved Gold Gilded Statue of Bodhisattva Vajrasattva
This exquisite piece of bodhisattva Vajrasattva statue employs traditional Himalayan motifs and designs delicately produced in our studio. The statue exudes brilliant luster thanks to the gold gilding on its copper body. The Bodhisattva is presented in his characteristic peaceful and serene state, sitting atop a moon disc lotus seat in a lotus posture. In his right hand, he holds a vajra, symbolizing the indestructible and unchanging nature of reality, and in his left hand, he holds a bell symbolizing emptiness and the sound of wisdom.
The statue is beautifully painted with acrylic colors enhancing its beauty. This statue's beautiful detailing and gold gilding are sure to capture the eye and add a sense of peace and tranquility to any setting.
Size: 14.5"/37cm (Height) x 9.4"/24cm (Base)
Weight: 5.67 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings
Vajrasattva is 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.
