Large Brass Double Dorji Vajra Ritual Tool On Black Stand

A large lost was hand cast brass double dorji vajra holds on a black cast iron wood base stand. Delicate pattern throughout the surface of the vajra. Unique piece, both in size and quality of work. Only one piece available.

The Vajra (Sanskrit: वज्र, lit. ’Thunderbolt’, IAST: Vajra, Standard Tibetan: dorje) is a legendary and ritualistic tool. The use of the bell and vajra together as symbolic and ritual tools is found in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The vajra is a round, symmetrical metal scepter with two ribbed spherical heads. The ribs may meet in a ball-shaped top, or they may be separate and end in sharp points.

The vajra has also been associated as the weapon of Indra, the Vedic king of the devas and heaven. It is used symbolically by the dharmic traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, often to represent firmness of spirit and spiritual power. According to Hindu mythology, the vajra is considered one of the most powerful weapons in the universe.

In the tantric Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism, the vajra is a symbol for the nature of reality, or sunyata, indicating endless creativity, potency, and skillful activity. The vajra and bell are used in many recitation rituals by Vajrayana practitioners who have received permission. The vajra is a male polysemic symbol that represents many things for the tantrika, and the bell is a symbol of the female. The vajra is representative of upaya or skillful means, whereas its companion tool, the bell, denotes prajna or wisdom.Some deities are shown holding each the vajra and bell in separate hands, symbolizing the union of the forces of compassion and wisdom, respectively.

Dimensions: 4.5″ x 18″ x 4″ (Vajra Dorji)

5″ x 18″ x 9″ (Vajra with stand)