Vajra with triangle base

This Buddhist crystal Vajra, or by its Tibetan name: Dorje, is also called Thunderbolt. The Vajra represents the indestructible and diamond-like nature of enlightenment. It is a symbol of boundless power. The Vajra can also be regarded as a symbol of enlightenment because it embodies qualities such as strength, clarity, and spiritual power. It serves as a ritual tool and as a reminder of the practitioner's path to wisdom, compassion, and the realization of ultimate truth.

The crystal Vajra, intricately decorated with filigree, stands upright on a pedestal. The extraordinary triangular pedestal made of copper symbolizes stability and harmony. Handcrafted with fine filigree elements in artistic spiral shapes, the surface is adorned and gives the base a lively elegance. The frame and the rods of the floral ornaments are made from fine pearl wire, accentuated with colored stones, forming a tribute to the high art of traditional craftsmanship alongside the filigree.

The curved opening in the center of the pedestal provides a secure hold for the Vajra. Vajra and pedestal make this piece a sublime focal point on the house altar, in the ceremony, and as a select collector's item.

The Buddhist crystal Vajra features four arrow tips that converge at the ends to form a shape reminiscent of a lotus bud. A fifth arrow runs through the center of the Vajra, completing the composition with five arrows. This symbolic structure represents the five bodies (Kayas) of the Dhyani Buddhas, thereby embodying the essence of enlightened wisdom and indestructibility.

Vajra (Dorje) with pedestal
 

Crystal body with copper pedestal, decorated with silvered filigree ornaments and set with colored stones. Patinated for an antique finish.

• Height: 7" / 18 cm
• Width: 18.3 cm
• Depth: 18.3 cm
• Weight: 706 g