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Height: 35 cm
Weight: 4.015 kg
Crafted in copper using traditional lost-wax casting techniques and finished by hand with refined detailing and natural patina.
Vajradhara, whose name means “Holder of the Vajra” or “Bearer of the Thunderbolt,” embodies the primordial essence of enlightenment in Vajrayana Buddhism.
He is regarded as the Adi-Buddha — the primordial Buddha — representing the ultimate, unconditioned nature of awakened mind from which all tantric teachings emerge.
In this depiction, Vajradhara is shown seated in vajra posture, holding the vajra (thunderbolt) in his right hand and the ghanta (bell) in his left, crossed at the heart.
This gesture symbolizes the inseparable union of wisdom and compassion — the fundamental principle of tantric practice.
The vajra represents skillful means and method, while the bell embodies wisdom and emptiness.
His serene expression, downcast eyes, and perfectly balanced posture evoke a state of deep meditative awareness and transcendental stillness.
The rich ornaments, finely detailed crown, and flowing scarves reflect his sambhogakaya form — the luminous, celestial dimension of enlightenment.
This sculpture belongs to the refined tradition of Himalayan bronze art developed by Newar artisans of the Kathmandu Valley.
The harmonious proportions, delicate jewelry, and precise workmanship reveal both technical mastery and profound spiritual devotion.
