This Tsa Tsa it shows the Bodhisattva Vajrapani [Tib.: Chagna Dorje ཕྱག་ན་རྡོ་རྗེ། . The image of Vajrapani is framed by a string of pearls. He sits on a double lotus throne. This throne has a special feature in that the lower row of flowers is oriented upwards just like the upper row. Normally, the two rows are both oriented upwards and downwards. On its right side, three seed syllables [Ta, Ah & Sa] can be seen
Many people thought that [due to his terriffic image] Vajrapani belongs to the groups of Dharmapalas [protectors of the buddhist doctrine]. Actual Vajrapani belongs to the category of Bodhisattvas.Vajrapani is a famous celestial Bodhisattva, he represents the concentrated power of all Buddhas. He is a complex deity with various forms. He is most frequently encountered in his fierce emanation, in which he is a powerful protector and remover of obstacles.
It is also said that Vajrapani will become the last Buddha to appear in this world cycle. He is depicted in a line with Avalokiteshvara and Manjushri as the three heavenly bodhisattvas, as archangel-like guardian deities who embody the power [Vajrapani], compassion [Avalokiteshvara] and wisdom [Manjushri] of all the Buddhas of the past, present and future.
He fights a spiritual battle against the forces of ignorance, craving and samsara. He is a blue Tantric figure that is surrounded mostly by a flamed halo, and wears a garland of skulls and a wreath of snakes
Status report:
The Tsa Tsa is in good condition, but there is a small part in the lower left quarter missing.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurements: | 1.8 x 1.6 x 0.7" | 4.6 x 4.0 x 1.8 cm |
| Price: | 49 $ | 45 € |
| Shipment: | Parcel Service from Germany |
| Material: | Burned Clay |
| Age: | 19th cent. |
| High resolution: | Display [0.3 MB, 1512 x 1618 px.] |
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