4" Small Superfine Tibetan Buddhist Deity Vajrapani Copper Statue | Handmade | Buddhist Statue

Vajrapani is a fascinating figure with ongoing debates about his origin and early connection to the Buddha. His name, "Holding a/the Vajra in his hand," links him to Indra, a powerful Vedic deity. Vajrapani stands resolute, wielding the vajra in his upraised hand.

While his wrathful form is fearsome to combat demons, he reveals a benevolent aspect to those who seek his guidance. Like a compassionate king, he cares for all living beings. His thunderbolt weapon severs the bonds of illusion and ignorance, guiding conditioned souls towards enlightenment. Vajrapāni has a wrathful expression, often represented as a yaksha, aiming to instill fear and loosen one's dogmatic beliefs. In his outstretched right hand, he wields a vajra, symbolizing analytical knowledge (jñanavajra) that breaks down the attachments of consciousness.