The Vajra (Sanskrit: वज्र, lit. 'Thunderbolt', IAST: Vajra) is a legendary and ritualistic tool, symbolizing the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force). …

Nov 15, 2024 · In the world of Buddhist symbolism, the lotus flower stands as a powerful and revered symbol of purity, enlightenment, and spiritual transformation. Its ability to bloom in the …

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 Tibetan, …

Sep 26, 2018 · Vajrasana is the location where the Buddha attained enlightenment. The vajra asana body posture is the lotus position. The highest concentrated mental state is vajra …

Mar 11, 2021 · Known as dorje or rdo-rje in Tibetan, varja is the symbol of the Vajrayana school of Buddhism. The varja is a type of club made of either brass or bronze, with its four prongs at …

The Vajra, often referred to as the “diamond thunderbolt” or “indestructible weapon,” is a ritual object with a unique design. It consists of two main parts – the central shaft and the twin lotus …

Dec 29, 2021 · Vajras come in a wide range of sizes with anywhere from one to 1000 spokes, though most frequently 5 or 9. The vajra is rich in symbolism. There is an 8-petaled lotus …

Surrounding the center of Vajra are a pair of symmetrical lotus bases. Each lotus base consists of eight lotus petals, and sixteen lotus petals symbolize the sixteen emptinesses listed by the …

Sep 30, 2024 · In Tibetan Buddhism, the vajra and lotus serve as symbolic representations of male and female elements in the context of sexual union. The vajra symbolizes the male …

Inside the lotus, surrounding the stem of the bell, is a smaller lotus of 24 or sometimes 32 spokes, representing the lotus-throne of the mandala’s central deity—you can visualize either Prajna …