25"x18" Dorje Chang Vajradhara Thangka painting, Supreme Spiritual Leader of the Vajrayana Tradition

Dorje Chang Vajradhara, also known as Vajradhara, is a central figure in Tibetan Buddhism and is considered the ultimate embodiment of enlightenment. In Tibetan, "Dorje" means "indestructible" or "diamond," and "Chang" means "great," while "Vajra" means "thunderbolt" or "diamond." Vajradhara, therefore, is often referred to as the "Great Diamond" or the "Indestructible Thunderbolt. "According to Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Dorje Chang Vajradhara is the primordial Buddha, who embodies the ultimate wisdom and compassion of all Buddhas. He is depicted as a blue-skinned figure holding a vajra and a bell, which represent the male and female aspects of enlightenment, respectively. In this way, he is seen as embodying the union of wisdom and compassion, the two essential qualities necessary for achieving enlightenment. In Tibetan Buddhist practice, Dorje Chang Vajradhara is often invoked through mantra recitation, visualizations, and other devotional practices. These practices are believed to help practitioners develop greater insight into the nature of reality and cultivate the qualities of wisdom and compassion within themselves.

Dorje Chang Vajradhara is a central figure in Tibetan Buddhism and represents the ultimate embodiment of wisdom and compassion. Through devotional practices and meditation, practitioners seek to invoke his blessings and cultivate these qualities within themselves, ultimately leading to the attainment of enlightenment.

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* Thangka's Border (Tibetan silk brocade) can come in a variety of colors and patterns.

Note:  The actual color of the products may slightly differ due to the photographic edits.