ABS 061
Code: ABS 061
Country: Tibet
Style:
Date: 1400 - 1500
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 4.6 x 4.9 x 2.9
Materials: Copper
Primordial Buddha Vajradhara in union
Seated legs crossed in meditation on a lotus pedestal, the primordial Buddha appears young and handsome, of dark blue complexion, adorned with the royal attire of the divine manifestations. His two hands holding the vajra and the bell are crossed before his chest in his signature mudra, embracing his consort. This embrace symbolises the union of skilful means and wisdom to achieve Buddhahood.
As the primordial Buddha, Vajradhara, the “vajra holder,” is the original expression of the awakened mind. He is the unique manifestation and source of the five Buddha families who are his emanations. He is considered as the primordial Buddha among the later schools of Tibetan Buddhism (Sakya, Kagyü and Geluk) whereas the Nyingma school of ancient translations considers Samantabhadra as its primordial Buddha.
Seated legs crossed in meditation on a lotus pedestal, the primordial Buddha appears young and handsome, of dark blue complexion, adorned with the royal attire of the divine manifestations. His two hands holding the vajra and the bell are crossed before his chest in his signature mudra, embracing his consort. This embrace symbolises the union of skilful means and wisdom to achieve Buddhahood.
As the primordial Buddha, Vajradhara, the “vajra holder,” is the original expression of the awakened mind. He is the unique manifestation and source of the five Buddha families who are his emanations. He is considered as the primordial Buddha among the later schools of Tibetan Buddhism (Sakya, Kagyü and Geluk) whereas the Nyingma school of ancient translations considers Samantabhadra as its primordial Buddha.