Fine Quality 9" Vajrasattva / Bajrasattva Statue Handmade in Patan, Nepal

 Vajrasattva / Dorjesempa – The Buddha of Purification

Vajrasattva / 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 Vajrasattva / Dorjesempa are the best. Through meditation and recitation related to Vajrasattva / 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 Vajrasattva / Dorjesempa and his practices.

Gestures and Attributes

Vajrasattva / 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 ancient technique called the Lost Wax Method submitted to an oxidization process to yield a rich and sensuous finish, this statue is a beautiful portrayal of Vajrasattva / Dorjesempa. 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