This Vajrasattva statue was crafted in Taiwan and filled by Khenpo Ugyen Wangchuk with traditional dhāraṇī mantras. Made of painted resin with clear, hand-finished detail.

“Lama Vajrasattva … holds a vajra—an emblem of the qualities of absolute nature—in his right hand. In his left hand, which rests on his thigh, he holds a bell, symbol of transcendent knowledge. His legs are in vajra posture.

[He is] adorned with the five silken garments of the sambhogakaya deities: a scarf skimming the shoulders and encircling the arms, a headdress made of five-colored pendants, a bolero, a belt, and pantaloons. [He is] also ornamented with the eight jewels of the peaceful sambhogakaya deities: a crown; earrings; short, midlength, and long necklaces; bracelets, armlets, and anklets.

[His form] expresses the nine signs of wisdom bodies: pliancy; well-toned musculature; delicacy; youthfulness; clearness; radiance; attractiveness; and the splendor and blessing of having vanquished all obscurations and obstacles.”

— Jane Tromge, Ngondro Commentary, p. 113-114

In practice contexts, dhāraṇīs (Skt. dhāraṇī; Tib. གཟུངས་ zung, Wyl. gzungs) are understood as mantras connected with specific deities.

“Such dhāraṇīs are divinely revealed prayer formulae that are dedicated to a particular deity and typically include homage, praise, supplication, exhortation to act, and, most importantly, the heart mantra or mantras of the deity.”

— 84000, Glossary of Terms (Translating the Words of the Buddha)

Details

• Height: 10.6 in (26.9 cm)
• Width: 6 in (15.2 cm)
• Length/Depth: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
• Material: Painted resin
• Origin: Taiwan
• Filled by Khenpo Ugyen Wangchuk
• Filled with dhāraṇī mantras