15"x11" Dorje Sempa Yab Yum Divine Couple Thangka Painting

Dorje Sempa Yab Yum is a sacred and esoteric deity that holds a deep significance in Tibetan Buddhism. Also known as Vajrasattva Yab Yum, this representation depicts a divine union between a male and a female figure, symbolizing the union of wisdom (male) and compassion (female). The term "Dorje Sempa" translates to "Vajrasattva" in Sanskrit. "Dorje" refers to the vajra, a symbolic weapon representing the indestructible nature of enlightenment, while "Sempa" translates to "pure" or "clean." Vajrasattva is considered the embodiment of purity and the enlightened mind. The Yab Yum aspect of Dorje Sempa is depicted in the form of a divine couple. The male figure represents the enlightened wisdom and compassion of all Buddhas, while the female figure represents the active, skillful means by which compassion manifests in the world. Together, they symbolize the inseparability of wisdom and compassion on the path to enlightenment. In the Yab Yum embraces, the male deity is usually depicted in a white color, symbolizing purity and wisdom. He is often depicted with a peaceful expression, holding a vajra in his right hand and a bell in his left hand. The vajra represents the unshakable nature of enlightenment, while the bell symbolizes the sound of emptiness and the wisdom of the teachings. The female deity, in contrast, is usually depicted in a peaceful red color, symbolizing compassionate activity. She holds a kapala (skull cup) filled with nectar in her right hand, symbolizing the wisdom nectar that purifies all negative karma and delusions. Her left-hand embraces the male deity, symbolizing their inseparability. The Yab Yum union represents the integration of the masculine and feminine energies within ourselves and the recognition that enlightenment is beyond gender distinctions. It also represents the union of method and wisdom, which are essential aspects of the Buddhist path.

Practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism engage in various practices and rituals involving Dorje Sempa Yab Yum. These practices are aimed at purifying negative karma, removing obstacles, and cultivating wisdom and compassion. Through visualization, mantra recitation, and meditation on the deity, practitioners seek to connect with the enlightened qualities represented by Dorje Sempa Yab Yum and awaken those qualities within themselves.

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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.