Hand Made Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilded and Face Painted 10" Vajrayogini Statue

Vajrayogini / Dakini Statue

 Vajrayogini – The Dakini of Wisdom

Vajrayogini is a female Buddha and one of the principal meditational deities of Highest Yoga Tantra. She is the female embodiment of the wisdom of the inseparability of great bliss and emptiness. Her practices are believed to have many special qualities and quickly bring powerful blessings and accomplishments. The instructions for her Tantric path were first taught in the Root Tantra of Heruka by Buddha Vajradhara.

Gestures and Attributes

Vajrayogini's outstretched right leg treads on the breast of red Kalarati, the principal worldly goddess. Her bent left leg treads upon black Bhairabha, the principal worldly god. Vajrayogini treads on Kalarati and Bhairabha to demonstrate that she has destroyed her attachment, hatred, and ignorance, and to show that she is free from the fears of samsara and can lead all living beings to the same freedom.

Vajrayogini has a red-colored body which shines with a brilliance like that of a fire at the end of an aeon, symbolizing the blazing of her inner fire which destroys all delusion. She has three eyes, symbolizing her ability to see everything in the past, present, and future. She looks up toward the Pure Land of the Dakinis, indicating that she leads her followers to high attainments, including the attainment of great bliss. Her right hand, outstretched and pointing downwards, holds a curved knife marked with a Vajra, representing her power to cut the continuum of the delusions and obstacles of all living beings. Her left hand, held aloft, contains a skull cup filled with blood, which symbolizes her experience of the clear light of bliss, and her victory over death.

Her left shoulder supports a Khatanga marked with a Vajra, indicating that she is never separated from her consort Heruka. She is in the prime of her youth and her beautiful hair hangs freely down her back, symbolizing that she is free from the fetters of self-grasping. Her headdress is adorned with five human skulls which represent Vajrayogini's purified aggregates. Her purified inner winds are symbolized by her long necklace of fifty human skulls. She stands in the center of a blazing fire of exalted wisdom, and she is supported by a lotus symbolizing the complete purity of her body, speech, and mind.

About this Sculpture

This exquisite sculpture is a profoundly moving representation of Vajrayogini, the enlightened Dakini, expertly cast from copper alloy using the revered lost wax method and adorned with the opulence of 24-karat gold gilding and a meticulously hand-painted face.

The features of Vajrayogini have been lovingly carved, imbuing the piece with a magical sense of warmth and compassion that radiates from every detail. The stunning face painting and gold gilding give the sculpture a luminous quality, evoking the enlightened spiritual presence of the Dakini and inviting the viewer to bask in the radiance of her boundless wisdom and compassion.

This exquisite masterpiece was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by the master artisans of the Shakya clan, who are renowned as some of the finest craftsmen in the world. These artisans are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for temples and monasteries, and their fine metalworking techniques have been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times, preserving and honoring a rich cultural and spiritual heritage.

Each element of this sculpture, from the intricate floral motifs to the delicate folds of Vajrayogini's robes, has been imbued with a profound sense of reverence and devotion. The result is a breathtaking work of art that not only captures the essence of the enlightened Dakini but also serves as a testament to the enduring skill, artistry, and spiritual legacy of the Shakya clan.

As one gazes upon this magnificent sculpture, one is drawn into the serene and powerful presence of Vajrayogini, whose blessings and guidance continue to inspire and transform practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism. This exquisite masterpiece is a true treasure, a tangible embodiment of the divine feminine that uplifts the spirit and nourishes the soul.