Hand Carved Painted 12.5" Vajrasattva / DorjeSempa Gold Gilded Copper Statue

Bajrasattva / Dorje Sempa Statue

 Bajrasattva / Dorjesempa – The Buddha of Purification

Bajrasattva / Dorjesempa, the embodiment of unconditional kindness, is always portrayed with a gentle face and a luminescent countenance. His practices are all related to confession and purification, and he is the supreme remover of obstacles for Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhists. It is said that of all the countless methods to purify obscurations and negative karma, the practices of Bajrasattva are the best. Through meditation and recitation related to Bajrasattva / Dorjesempa, students can purify their minds in preparation for more advanced Tantric practices. It is believed that all harmful acts can be purified and all obscurations removed though sincere dedication to Bajrasattva / Dorjesempa and his practices.

Gestures and Attributes

Bajrasattva / Dorjesempa holds the vajra (or dorje) and ghanta (or bell), which together represent the body, speech, and mind of the Buddha. In Tantric ritual, the vajra is held in the right hand and the bell is held in the left. The vajra represents the compassion of the Buddhas, the masculine principle, and the bell represents wisdom, the feminine principle. To achieve enlightenment, these principles must be combined. Used together in ritual, the vajra and ghanta purify the surrounding space of negative energies, and raise beneficial energy for positive work.

About this Sculpture

Expertly cast from copper alloy using lost wax method gilded with 24 karat gold and hand painted face, this statue is an exceptionally beautiful portrayal of Bajrasattva / Dorje Sempa. This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan who are considered among the best in the world. These craftsmen are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for use in temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques have been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times.