Vajrasattva with Consort Buddhist Altar Statue | Symbol of your Devotion and Spiritual Growth
The Vajrasattva with Consort Buddhist Altar Statue is a handcrafted piece created by artisans in Patan, Nepal, which is known for its rich tradition in Buddhist sculpture. This statue, which serves as a powerful symbol of purification and spiritual development, is a centerpiece for any meditation or altar setting. It stands 9.6"/24.5cm tall, has a base of 6.3"/16cm, and weighs 2.00 kg. It is made of copper, 24K gold gilding, and gold and acrylic paintings.
Vajrasattva is depicted seated in serene meditation, holding the upright vajra in his right hand, representing indestructible wisdom, and the ghanta in his left hand, symbolizing the harmony of understanding and compassion. His peaceful expression radiates purity and spiritual strength, reflecting his role as the ultimate cleaner of negative karma.
Size: 9.6”/24.5cm (Height) x 6.3”/16cm (Base)
Weight: 2.00 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Vajrasattva is typically regarded as the second patriarch in the Shingon Buddhist lineage, the first being Vairocana Buddha. According to Kukai's writings in Record of the Dharma Transmission, Nagarjuna encountered Vajrasatva in an iron tower in southern India, based on Amoghavajra's testimony. As recounted in the Mahavairocana Sutra, Vajrasatva inducted Nagarjuna into the abhiseka ceremony and entrusted him with the esoteric teachings he had gained from Vairocana Buddha. Kukai doesn't go into detail on Vajrasatva or his beginnings.
