Vajrapani is considered the supreme Dharma Prince of Wrathful Bodhisattvas, representing the power of all Buddhas combined. Hence earning the title, "Vajra Holder," he is depicted brandishing a Vajra Sceptre with his right hand and the left is held close to his heart, balled in a mighty fist. He is blue, with one face crowned with five skulls, each representing the five Dhyani Buddhas.
From the buddha heart comes the dharma rain.
From the wisdom moon spread the compassion rays.
Vajrapani with his vajra scepter
Is indeed the Lord of Secrets.
— Grand Master Sheng-yen Lu
Type: Colored Background Style: Men-ri (New) Region: Mongolia Primary Iconography: Vajrapani Tibetan: phyag na rdo rje English: He who wields the Vajra SceptrePeriod: 19th Century
Collection: Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts Photo: Glenn H. Mullin and B. Batbold Catalog no.: 50393
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