15"x11" Dorje Sempa Vajrasattva Thangka Painting

Dorje Sempa, also known as Vajrasattva, is a prominent figure in Tibetan Buddhism. The name "Dorje Sempa" translates to "Vajra Being" or "Diamond Being," highlighting the indestructible and pure nature of enlightenment. Dorje Sempa is revered as a Buddha and embodies the qualities of purification and transformation. He is regarded as the deity of purification and is often associated with the practice of confession and the removal of negative karma. Dorje Sempa represents the enlightened mind, which is free from all defilements and afflictions. In visual depictions, Dorje Sempa is typically depicted in a peaceful and radiant form. He is portrayed as a male figure, often depicted in white, which symbolizes purity and wisdom. Dorje Sempa is depicted standing or sitting on a lotus throne, representing his transcendence of worldly attachments. His posture is often serene, with his right hand holding a vajra at his heart and his left hand holding a bell. The vajra held by Dorje Sempa symbolizes the indestructible nature of enlightenment and is associated with the unshakable and immutable truth. The bell represents the sound of emptiness and the wisdom of the teachings. Together, the vajra and bell represent the union of method and wisdom, essential aspects of the Buddhist path. Devotees of Dorje Sempa engage in various practices and rituals to connect with his purifying and transformative qualities. One such practice is the recitation of the Dorje Sempa mantra, which is considered a potent means of purifying negative karma and obscurations. The mantra commonly associated with Dorje Sempa is "Om Vajrasattva Hum" or "Om Benza Sato Hung."

The practice of Dorje Sempa is often used as a means of confession and purification. Practitioners visualize Dorje Sempa in front of them, radiating pure white light, and recite the mantra while visualizing the purification of their negative actions, speech, and thoughts. Through this practice, practitioners seek to purify their minds and eliminate the causes of suffering, allowing them to progress on the path to enlightenment.

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

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