Materials:

Gold-plated copper

Himalayan quartz crystal

Lapis lazuli

Coral

Turquoise

Dimensions & Weight:

Height: 8.5 inches

Width: 5 inches

Depth: 3 inches

Weight: 1.6 kilograms

Shipping Origin: Kathmandu, Nepal

Description:

This unique Vajrasattva is crafted from solid, carved pieces of Himalayan crystal set in a body sculpted from copper that is then gold-plated. His robes are filigreed with inlays of carved lapis lazuli, coral, and turquoise. He holds a vajra in his right hand and a bell in his left.

Vajrasattva’s role as the “great purifier” is top-of-mind – a necessary first step in Buddhist practice, working on the negative karmas and obstacles that obscure our Buddha nature. Vajrasattva, like all Buddhist deities, defies the notion of ego. Therefore, there is no “who” and there is no “what.” It can be said that Vajrasattva is none other than ourselves, visualized as a pure Buddha.

Perhaps what defines Vajrasattva is the result. Vajrasattva, for many centuries, has been the “go-to” practice for Buddhists for purification practices. Since most of our progress in Buddhism relies on purification, it would be fair to say that in Vajrayana Buddhism, Vajrasattva practice is of pre-eminent importance. Vajrasattva incorporates meditation of mind, body, and speech. Our mind is engaged by visualization of the beautiful deity Vajrasattva – the perfected ideal of an Enlightened being.

In addition to personal practice, the Vajrasattva mantra is regarded as having the ability to purify karma, bring peace, and cause enlightened activity in general.