Fine Quality Copper Alloy with Beautifully Hand Painted Vajravarahi Dakini Statue

Vajravarahi Dakini / 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

In a striking portrayal, Vajravarahi graces the depiction with a resolute countenance, adorned in a fierce red hue. With a singular face, three penetrating eyes, and a small pig's head nestled in her hair, she exudes a captivating presence. In her right hand, she wields a cemetery knife, while her left cradles a skull cup. Poised in a celestial dance upon a human corpse, her legs gracefully assume a divine posture.

The Khatvanga staff rests in the crook of her left elbow, adding to the symbolism of her divine attributes. Notably, she is often accompanied by a sow's head, positioned alongside her own, representing the triumph of dharma over ignorance. This intricate representation captures the essence of Vajravarahi's wrathful yet enlightened form, embodying the dance of cosmic forces and the transcendence of wisdom over the veils of delusion.

About this Sculpture

This copper alloy sculpture, crafted with precision through the lost wax method and finely hand-carved, stands as a profoundly moving representation of Vajravarahi, also known as Dorje Phagmo. The features of Vajravarahi are meticulously hand-carved, infusing the piece with a magical sense of warmth and compassion. Enhanced by beautiful hand painting, the sculpture radiates a luminous quality, invoking the enlightened spiritual presence of Vajravarahi. 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.