Vajrapani (Chana Dorje) Statue – Partly Gold Plated, Oxidized with Painted Face, Big Statue

Vajrapani (Chana Dorje) Statue – Partly Gold Plated, Oxidized with Painted Face, Big Statue

Product Details

• Item Code: HME15730
• Weight: 12,000 grams
• Dimensions (CM): 51 x 35 x 17
  (Approximately 20 x 14 x 6.5 inches)
• Material: Copper
• Availability: Available

About Vajrapani (Chana Dorje)

Vajrapani, known as Chana Dorje in Tibetan, is one of the most ancient bodhisattvas of Mahayana Buddhism. As the protector and guide of the Buddha, Vajrapani symbolizes the Buddha’s power. He is part of the triad of protective deities surrounding the Buddha, alongside:

• Manjusri: Embodying wisdom
• Avalokitesvara: Embodying compassion
• Vajrapani: Embodying power

Vajrapani holds a significant place in various Buddhist traditions, including:

• Tibetan Buddhism
• Zen Buddhism of the Shaolin Temple
• Pure Land Buddhism (as Mahasthamaprapta)

In Japan, manifestations of Vajrapani appear in Buddhist temples as Dharma protectors known as Nio.

Crafted with the Lost-Wax Technique

This statue is expertly crafted using the ancient lost-wax casting process, ensuring remarkable precision and detail:

1. Wax Model Creation: Artisans sculpt a detailed model in wax.
2. Ceramic Shell Formation: The wax model is encased in multiple layers of ceramic material to create a mold.
3. Casting the Metal: After melting and draining the wax, molten metal is poured into the mold, replicating the wax model precisely.
4. Revealing the Masterpiece: The ceramic shell is removed to reveal the intricate metal sculpture.