{"product_id":"vajradhara-buddha-figurine","title":"Vajradhara Buddha Pose Figurine, Decorative Altar Statue, Gold and Red Finish, 6 in","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnity of Wisdom and Compassion: a Vajradhara Buddha Figurine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Vajradhara Buddha Figurine has his hands crossed at the wrists over his heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gesture joins compassion and wisdom. The gold and red finish gives the small altar piece a rich, devotional look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stands 6 in tall and weighs 0.8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Resin with hand painted gold and antique red details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6 in H x 4 in W x 2.5 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.8 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct number: O-099R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is Vajradhara?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajradhara is a primordial Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism. Several traditions, including Kagyu and Gelug, honor him as the source of their teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis name means the holder of the vajra. The vajra is a ritual thunderbolt that stands for strength and method. A bell often stands for wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching the state of Vajradhara signifies full realization in Buddhism. It means enlightenment joined with deep wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibetan painters often show him in deep blue. He sits as a still, calm figure, and the color suggests the sky and the vastness of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Crossed Hands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages of Vajradhara often show the arms crossed at the chest, holding a vajra and a bell. The crossing joins method and wisdom in one gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis figurine uses the \u003cstrong\u003ecrossed wrists mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e over the heart. Our supplier describes it as the unity of compassion and wisdom at the highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mudra is a set hand gesture with a fixed meaning. Viewers who know the gesture can read the figure at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hands cross in front of the heart, so the figure turns inward. The viewer is invited to do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNepali Style and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece belongs to our \u003cstrong\u003eNepali Buddha collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, a series of small figures in different poses. The Kathmandu Valley has long been a center of Buddhist sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowing lines invite quiet looking. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist altar statue\u003c\/strong\u003e like this can sit at the center of a shelf or a small shrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eVajradhara Buddha figurine\u003c\/strong\u003e serves a meditation corner as a serene focal point. Many practitioners use such an image to support their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore poses are in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/asian-art\"\u003eAsian Art Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare this one with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/nepali-buddha-in-wish-giving-pose-statue-stone-o-090s\"\u003eNepali Buddha in the wish giving pose\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is hand painted, so tones vary slightly from piece to piece. Gold marks the highlights, and antique red gives depth. It weighs only 0.8 lbs, so it moves easily between a shelf and a shrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vajradhara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVajradhara, Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mudra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMudra, Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ancient Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41446408716401,"sku":"O-099GR","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/O-099GR-nepali-vajradhara-budda-statue-1080.jpg?v=1777664036","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/vajradhara-buddha-figurine","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}