Vajradhara Buddha Pose Figurine, Decorative Altar Statue, Gold and Red Finish, 6 in

Unity of Wisdom and Compassion: a Vajradhara Buddha Figurine

This Vajradhara Buddha Figurine has his hands crossed at the wrists over his heart.

The gesture joins compassion and wisdom. The gold and red finish gives the small altar piece a rich, devotional look.

It stands 6 in tall and weighs 0.8 lbs.

Product Details

• Material: Resin with hand painted gold and antique red details
• Dimensions: 6 in H x 4 in W x 2.5 in D
• Weight: 0.8 lbs
• Product number: O-099R

Who Is Vajradhara?

Vajradhara is a primordial Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism. Several traditions, including Kagyu and Gelug, honor him as the source of their teachings.

His 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.

Reaching the state of Vajradhara signifies full realization in Buddhism. It means enlightenment joined with deep wisdom.

Tibetan 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.

The Crossed Hands

Images 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.

This figurine uses the crossed wrists mudra over the heart. Our supplier describes it as the unity of compassion and wisdom at the highest level.

A mudra is a set hand gesture with a fixed meaning. Viewers who know the gesture can read the figure at a glance.

The hands cross in front of the heart, so the figure turns inward. The viewer is invited to do the same.

Nepali Style and Display

This piece belongs to our Nepali Buddha collection, a series of small figures in different poses. The Kathmandu Valley has long been a center of Buddhist sculpture.

The flowing lines invite quiet looking. A Buddhist altar statue like this can sit at the center of a shelf or a small shrine.

This Vajradhara Buddha figurine serves a meditation corner as a serene focal point. Many practitioners use such an image to support their practice.

More poses are in our Asian Art Collection. Compare this one with the Nepali Buddha in the wish giving pose.

The 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.

For More Reading

• Vajradhara, Wikipedia
• Mudra, Wikipedia