Traditionally Hand-made Himalayan Dorsem Statue
The expert artisans of Nepal used elaborate design patterns to traditionally hand-craft the Dorsem statue. Dorsem is referred to as Vajrasattva and also Dorje sempa by Tibetan believers. The statue's intricate design patterns are highlighted by its copper body that has been expertly carved, gilded with 24k real gold, and exquisitely painted with acrylic paint. The god is shown in this artwork resting peacefully on a moon disc lotus seat and holding a bell in his right hand and a vajra in his left. This statue can be utilized for several auspicious Buddhist rites, regular yoga or meditation sessions, or even inward pursuits. Our artisans worked tirelessly for months to carve the deity's sculpture with perfect design patterns.
Size: 14.9"/38cm (Height) x 9.8"/25cm (Base)
Weight: 7.16 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings
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.
