Traditionally Hand-Carved Oxidized Copper Statue of Vajrasattva
This bodhisattva Vajrasattva statue has been hand-carved with great care and precision using traditional Himalayan techniques passed down through generations in Nepal. The serene Bodhisattva is depicted seated in the lotus position on a moon disc lotus throne, with a vajra, a ritual item in his right hand symbolizing the unchanging nature of reality, and a ritual bell in his left hand symbolizing emptiness and wisdom. The intricate details on the oxidized copper surface, from the folds of the bodhisattva's robe to the patterns on the lotus petals and the headpiece, provide that classic antique look.
This statue is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the artisans who created it and a beautiful representation of the qualities of Vajrasattva, which include purity, clarity, and wisdom. It would make a wonderful addition to any collection of Buddhist art or meditation space.
Size: 17.7"/45cm (Height) x 11.4"/29cm (Base)
Weight: 6.77 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Vajrasatva 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.
