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Vajradhara Collection

Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism, is often depicted as a blue figure holding a vajra (thunderbolt) and bell

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Vajrasattva, Early 19th century. Artist: Tibetan culture

Vajrasattva, Early 19th century. Artist: Tibetan culture
Vajrasattva, Early 19th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Thangka with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha, Second Half of the 19th cen Creator

Thangka with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha, Second Half of the 19th cen Creator
Thangka with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha, Second Half of the 19th Century. Found in the Collection of Musee Guimet, Paris

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Mandala of Amitayus, First half of the 15th century. Creator: Tibetan Culture

Mandala of Amitayus, First half of the 15th century. Creator: Tibetan Culture
Mandala of Amitayus, First half of the 15th century. Private Collection

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Vajradhara with Mahasiddhas, c1400. Creator: Unknown

Vajradhara with Mahasiddhas, c1400. Creator: Unknown
Vajradhara with Mahasiddhas, c1400. Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha, is considered to be the original teacher of the tantric Buddhist (Vajrayana) teachings

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Abbots of the Ngor Monastery, late 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Abbots of the Ngor Monastery, late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Abbots of the Ngor Monastery, late 16th century. The first two abbots of the Ngor Monastery in central Tibet, the older Sempa Chenpo and the younger Jamyang Sherab Gyatsho

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Thangka with scenes from the Buddha's Life, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture

Thangka with scenes from the Buddha's Life, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka with scenes from the Buddha's Life, 18th century. Private Collection

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Thangka of the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture

Thangka of the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo, 18th century. Private Collection

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Thangka of Mahasiddha Virupa, 19th century. Creator: Tibetan culture

Thangka of Mahasiddha Virupa, 19th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Mahasiddha Virupa, 19th century. Private Collection

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Thangka of Arhat Abheda, 19th century. Creator: Tibetan culture

Thangka of Arhat Abheda, 19th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Arhat Abheda, 19th century. Private Collection

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Vajradhara, Tibet (bronze, silver and copper inlay)

Vajradhara, Tibet (bronze, silver and copper inlay)
3362125 Vajradhara, Tibet (bronze, silver and copper inlay) by Tibetan School (16th-17th century); Patan Museum, Durbar Square, Patan, Nepal; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Vajradhara Buddha Seated Holding a Thunderbolt (Vajra) and Bell (Ghanta), 15th century

Vajradhara Buddha Seated Holding a Thunderbolt (Vajra) and Bell (Ghanta), 15th century

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Greeting the Righteous Man on the Way to the Pure Land of Amitabha (Thangka), 12th century

Greeting the Righteous Man on the Way to the Pure Land of Amitabha (Thangka), 12th century. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageVajradhara Collection: The Amida Trinity. From the Zenkoji temple, 16th-17th centuries

The Amida Trinity. From the Zenkoji temple, 16th-17th centuries. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Parinirvana, 1935-1936. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)

Parinirvana, 1935-1936. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Parinirvana, 1935-1936. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Nirvana of the Buddha, Early 14th century. Artist: Anonymous

Nirvana of the Buddha, Early 14th century. Artist: Anonymous
Nirvana of the Buddha, Early 14th century. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Background imageVajradhara Collection: Vajradhara Nairatmya Mahasiddhas

Vajradhara Nairatmya Mahasiddhas
Vajradhara, Nairatmya, and Mahasiddhas



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Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism, is often depicted as a blue figure holding a vajra (thunderbolt) and bell. As the embodiment of ultimate reality and enlightenment, Vajradhara represents the union of wisdom and compassion. Through his teachings and practices, practitioners can attain spiritual awakening and liberation from suffering. The vajra symbolizes indestructible power and clarity of mind, while the bell signifies wisdom and emptiness. By meditating on Vajradhara's form, mantra, or visualizations, one can connect with his divine energy and receive blessings for inner transformation. In essence, Vajradhara serves as a guide on the path to enlightenment, leading devotees towards self-realization and transcendence of worldly illusions. Embracing his teachings with devotion and dedication can bring about profound spiritual growth and realization of one's true nature as a luminous being beyond limitations. May Vajradhara's radiant presence inspire us to cultivate compassion, wisdom, and inner peace on our journey towards awakening.