Vajradhara / Chana Dorje Statue
Name |
Vajradhara / Chana Dorje Statue |
Height |
14.5” |
Width |
10” |
Depth |
6” |
Material |
Lost Wax Method, Copper
Alloy in Oxidation Finish |
Actual Weight |
4.624 Kg. |
Ships From |
Patan, Nepal |
Shipping Provider |
Express Shipping Service |
Shipping Time |
Usually ships within 48
hours. Allow 5 – 7 business days for deliver within worldwide. |
Insurance |
Insurance is included in
the shipping cost. |
Vajradhara
is the ultimate primordial Buddha according to the Gelug and Kagyu schools of
Tibetan Buddhism, and he is metaphysically equivalent to Samantabhadra in the
Nyingma and Sakya traditions. Vajradhara is the Tantric form of Shakyamuni, as
Shakyamuni appeared in the aspect of Vajradhara when he delivered the third
Wheel of Law and set forth the Tantric path for his gifted disciples. Guru
Tilopa is said to have received the Mahamudra instructions directly from Buddha
Vajradhara through visions and other extraordinary means. Vajradhara represents
the very essence of enlightened mind - achieving the "state of
Vajradhara" is synonymous with complete realization. He is revered as both
the revealer of mysteries and the mystery itself.
The
Medicine Buddha, or Bhaisajyaguru, is the Buddha of Healing. Meditating on the
Medicine Buddha is considered to be a powerful method for increasing healing
powers, allowing practitioners to alleviate their own sufferings as well as
those of others. Through his boundless compassion and generosity, Bhaisajyaguru
helps sincere seekers overcome physical illness and infirmity. But even more
importantly, the Buddha is the skillful doctor who heals the great disease
afflicting all sentient beings. By providing the Dharma as a profound antidote
to the poisons of attachment, hatred and ignorance, he lifts the veil of
delusion and points the way to freedom.
Iconography
Buddha
Vajradhara is depicted holding a golden vajra in his right hand and a silver
bell in his left. His arms are crossed in front of him expressing the complete
integration of Prajna (wisdom) and Upaya (skillful means). Although he is a
Dharmakaya, or primordial, Buddha, he is usually represented iconographically
in Sambhogakaya form adorned with beautiful garments, ornaments, and a crown,
symbolizing his ability to ceaselessly benefit living beings by means of his
emanations which pervade all worlds. It is believed that all the one hundred
Buddha families can be condensed into the five Buddha families, which in turn
are all held within the compassionate heart of Buddha Vajradhara.
About
this Sculpture
Finely sculpted from copper alloy using
lost wax method, the statue has been submitted to oxidation process to yield a
rich and sensuous finish. Expertly cast from
copper alloy with fine hand carvings, this statue is a beautiful portrayal
of Vajradhara / Chana Dorje. 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.