The vajra is a round, symmetrical metal scepter with two ribbed spherical heads. The ribs may meet in a ball-shaped top, or they may be separate and end in sharp points. The vajra is …

Jul 24, 2017 · The vajra is the most important ritual implement of Vajrayana Buddhism. In Sanskrit, the word vajra is defined as something hard or mighty, as in a diamond. It symbolizes …

The vajra (Sanskrit: वज्र) is one of the most powerful and significant symbols in Hinduism, embodying both physical might and spiritual strength. Translated as “thunderbolt” or …

Mar 14, 2025 · vajra, five-pronged ritual object extensively employed in Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies. It is the symbol of the Vajrayāna school of Buddhism. Vajra, in Sanskrit, has both …

The vajra is the most important ritual implement of Vajrayana Buddhism. In Sanskrit, the word vajra is defined as something hard or mighty, as in a diamond. It symbolizes an impenetrable, …

May 2, 2022 · The Vajra or Dorje (in Tibetan) is the symbol of the Vajrayana (diamond vehicle path) of Buddhism. The Sanskrit language defines Vajra as the "hard or mighty one" while in …

“Vajra” symbolizes invincibility and indomitable wisdom; it is known in Tibetan as “Dorje”. Esoteric Buddhism believes that it can symbolize the wisdom of the Tathagata.

vajra (T. rdo rje རྡོ་རྗེ་; C. jingang 金剛) is a symbol of power, indestructibility, and perfect stability in Buddhist tantra. [1][2] According to Indian mythology, the vajra is the weapon of the all …

Vajra weapon, (Dorje) is the weapon Buddha took from Indra, binding the prongs so it would cause no more harm. In Tantric Buddhism, it represents the indestructible wakefulness of …

Oct 25, 2024 · The Vajra weapon, as described in Arthashastra and Purana, is a mythological weapon associated with Indra, created from the backbone of sage Dadhici. It is recognized for …