Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayogini Naro Kha Chod (Sarvabuddha Dakini) - Made in Nepal

Email

Whatsapp

Facebook

Pinterest

Twitter

Copy link

$150.75

$201

25% off

Includes any tariffs and taxes

Notify me when this item is available

Specifications

	ZED09
	Copper Sculpture
	Height: 5.4 inch
	Width: 3.7 inch
	Depth: 1.5 inch
	Weight 260 gm

Delivery and Return Policies


	Returns and Exchanges accepted within 7 days
	Free Delivery

Easy Returns

Return within 7 days of
order delivery.See T&Cs

Fully Insured

All orders are fully insured
to ensure peace of mind.

100% Handmade

All products are
MADE IN INDIA.

Embodying Fierce Compassion: The Vajrayogini Naro Kha Chod Statue

This exquisite copper sculpture, meticulously crafted in Nepal, depicts Vajrayogini Naro Kha Chod, also known as the Sarvabuddha Dakini. She stands as a powerful and revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism, representing the pinnacle of yogic attainment and the swift path to enlightenment. Her dynamic posture and fierce expression are not of anger, but of an all-consuming compassion that cuts through delusion and ignorance like a blade. Vajrayogini is a manifestation of primordial wisdom, a female Buddha who guides practitioners through the tantric path. The Naro Kha Chod tradition, originating from the great yogi Naropa, is particularly significant. It emphasizes the direct experience of emptiness and the transcendence of duality, allowing one to realize their innate Buddha-nature. The Dakini herself is a sky-dancing wisdom being, often depicted with a wrathful yet blissful countenance, symbolizing her ability to overcome obstacles and transform negative emotions into wisdom.

Symbolism and Iconography

The imagery of this statue is rich with symbolic meaning. Vajrayogini is often adorned with a garland of skulls, representing the impermanence of life and the overcoming of ego-clinging. Her crown of skulls further emphasizes this transcendence over the earthly realm. She holds a kartika, a ritualistic flaying knife, in her right hand, symbolizing the severing of ignorance and attachment. In her left, she often holds a kapala, a skull cup, filled with blood, signifying the nectar of enlightenment that nourishes the awakened mind. The flame-like halo behind her represents the wisdom fire that purifies all obscurations and burns away impurities. Her contorted posture, the *dangling leg* and *bent leg*, is known as the "dancing posture" and symbolizes her untiring activity in liberating beings. The small figures often depicted at her feet represent the vanquished negativities and obstacles that she has overcome.

Craftsmanship and Spiritual Significance

Each detail of this statue has been carefully rendered by skilled artisans in Nepal, a land steeped in Buddhist tradition. The use of copper, a sacred metal in many spiritual practices, adds to the statue's authenticity and spiritual potency. This piece is not merely an artistic creation; it is a sacred object intended for devotion, meditation, and as a visual aid for contemplating the profound teachings of Vajrayogini. To meditate upon this form is to invoke her blessings, to connect with her wisdom, and to be inspired by her fierce compassion on your own spiritual journey. Having this statue in your sacred space can serve as a constant reminder of the potential for awakening that resides within all beings.

How are Nepalese copper statues made?

Nepalese statues and sculptures are best known for their unique small religious figures and ritual paraphernalia for over two thousand years. These are mainly cast in copper alloy. Nepal draws influences from the artistic styles of Buddhism and Hinduism, and therefore the sculptors of the country specialize in making the icons of both these religions. Over the years, Nepalese sculptures evolved into their own distinctive iconography. Some characteristic features of these sculptures that differ from other pieces are exaggerated physical postures, youthful and sensual features, languid eyes, wider faces having serene expressions, and ornate flourishes. The Buddhist deity icons of Nepal have tremendous demand in countries such as China and Tibet for ritual purposes in their temples and monasteries.

Nepalese statues and sculptures have a high copper content and therefore develop a slightly reddish patina on the surface as they age. However, the most unique feature of Nepalese copper statues is their decorative detailing. The pieces are heavily gilded and sometimes inlaid with semi-precious stones. This embellishment protects them from getting tarnished. The traditional lost-wax method for casting Nepalese copper statues remains the most practiced technique in Nepal for many centuries. This process involves many steps and requires skilled artists.

The first step in lost-wax sculpting is to make a wax replica of the desired Buddhist deity to be cast in copper. This replica is created by hand and therefore needs excellent artistic skills otherwise fine features will be lacking.

Once the wax replica is made, it is then coated with a special mixture of clay with a brush. This layer of clay is hardened when left to dry. A small hole is made on the base of the wax mould so that the wax flows away when it is heated.

At this stage, a hollow mould in the shape of the deity is obtained.

This is the time to pour liquid copper into the hollow mould which is then allowed to cool and harden inside a container of cold water. When the liquid metal has hardened, the mould is removed and the statue within is revealed.

The artist works on the details of the statue using various tools. It is then polished to get a shiny and lustrous surface.

Now comes the most important part of Nepalese art which is gold gilding. This is done by the traditional fire gilding method. A mixture of mercury and 18K gold is applied on the surface of the statue and heat is applied using a flame torch. The result is that mercury evaporates along with impurities, leaving a pure 24K gold finish.

The lost-wax method of sculpting is the most preferred technique

for artists to cast a metallic statue having intricate details. Since Nepalese copper sculptures require extraneous effort for giving a majestic look by adding special embellishments, it takes several weeks to complete one masterpiece. A 24K gold gilded copper sculpture retains its brilliant luster for many years and appears as like before. Nepalese sculptures continue to remain one of the finest specimens of the art of the East that have a strong aesthetic appeal that other sculptures cannot match.