Gifts From Nepal Antique Brass Double Tibetan Buddhism Meditation Vajra-Dorje When used in Buddhist literature, the Sanskrit word vajra usually is defined "diamond" or "adamantine." It can also mean "thunderbolt," although this definition of vajra is more often associated with Hinduism.A diamond is spotlessly pure and indestructible. As such, the word vajra sometimes signifies enlightenment, or the absolute reality of shunyata "emptiness."The vajra also is ritual object associated with Tibetan Buddhism, also called by its Tibetan name, dorje. These objects usually are made of bronze, vary in size and have three, five or nine spokes that usually close at each end in lotus shape. The number of spokes and the way they come together, or not, at the ends have numerous symbolic meanings.In Tibetan ritual, the vajra often is used together with a bell. The vajra is held in the left hand and represents the male principle, upaya, action or means. The bell is held in the right hand and represents the female principle, prajna, wisdom.Style: Brass.Item Location: This item will be shipped from our warehouse in the Nepal.Condition: Brand new, unused, unopened, undamaged item.Includes: Bajra as displayed on the picture.SPECIFICATIONS:Length: 9.5 inchHeight: 9.5 inchWeight: 2.5kg* Please note that handcrafted items may have slight variations in measurement and the measurements are a close approximation. Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eCRATER Marketing, eCRATER listing Apps, eCRATER Apps, eCRATER Application To view the showcase you need Flash 6 or higher. Click here to Install it now.--or-- View Other Listings for giftsfromnepal