Hand Made Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilded 7.5" Vajravarahi Jogini Statue

Vajravarahi Jogini / Dorje Phagmo Statue

 Vajravarahi / Dorje Phagmo – The Female Buddha

Vajravarahi is also known as Dorje Phagmo, Vajravarahi is a representation of complete Buddhahood in female form, whose practices are associated with the Chakrasamvara Cycle of Anuttarayoga Tantra. Although her practice exists in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism, she is particularly associated with the Kagyu tradition and has appeared to and bestowed initiations on some Mahasiddhas over the years. Making offerings to her image makes a connection with this extremely potent Buddha and seeing her plants seeds of enlightenment in our mind stream. Her image pacifies our immediate environment, clears negative energy, and protects from negative interferences.

Gestures and Attributes

Vajravarahi holds a cemetery knife in her right hand, and a skull cup in her left. In the crook of her left elbow, is a Khatvanga staff, and her two legs are in a celestial dancing posture on a human corpse. She is often depicted with a sow's head on the side of her own, symbolic of the triumph of dharma over ignorance.

Iconography

Vajravarahi is depicted in red colour with a wrathful expression, Vajravarahi has one face, two arms, and three eyes with a small pig's head in her hair. She holds a cemetery knife in her right hand, and a skull cup in her left. In the crook of her left elbow is a Khatvanga staff and her two legs are in a celestial dancing posture on a human corpse. She is often depicted with a sow's head on the side of her own, symbolic of the triumph of dharma over ignorance.

About this Sculpture

Expertly cast from copper alloy using the lost wax method, this stunning sculpture features 24-karat gold and a meticulously hand-painted face, presenting a profoundly moving representation of Vajravarahi (Dorje Phagmo). The features of Vajravarahi have been lovingly hand-carved, imbuing the piece with a magical sense of warmth and compassion. The luminous quality of the sculpture, enhanced by its exquisite face painting and gold gilding, evokes the enlightened spiritual presence of Vajravarahi.

Individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, by master artisans of the renowned Shakya clan, this sculpture stands as a testament to their unparalleled craftsmanship. These artisans are considered among the finest in the world, modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for temples and monasteries. Their exceptional metalworking techniques have been meticulously passed down through generations since ancient times, preserving the rich heritage and spiritual significance of their craft.