Material: Copper. Gilded
Size: 13cm approx.
Narrative:
The five-pronged vajra is a highly symbolic instrument in Tibetan Buddhism, representing the five Buddhas and the five wisdoms, such as the wisdom of the nature of the dharmakaya, the great mirror wisdom, the equality wisdom, the wonderful observation wisdom, and the accomplished wisdom. It symbolizes the perfection of wisdom and the power to subdue troubles, and is regarded as an important tool for practitioners to break through obstacles and achieve enlightenment.
SYMBOLISM
- **Blessings of the Five Buddhas**: The five prongs of the Vajra Pestle correspond to the Five Buddhas, symbolizing the spread and protection of Buddhism.
- **Subduing the Five Poisons**: represents subduing the five kinds of troubles, namely greed, anger, ignorance, arrogance and doubt, so that practitioners can achieve inner purity.
- **Combination of wisdom and compassion**: The structure of the vajra demonstrates indestructible wisdom, and also contains the power of compassion, which helps practitioners to move forward steadily on the path of practice.
**How to use**
1. **Recitation during practice**: Practitioners recite relevant mantras during meditation or Dharma assemblies, and visualize the vajra to enhance the effect of practice.
2. **Rituals**: Monks use the five-pronged vajra in religious ceremonies to bless, purify the environment or subdue obstacles.
3. **Protection and Offering**: Many practitioners will offer the five-pronged vajra in the mandala or Buddhist temple to pray for protection and growth in wisdom.
The five-pronged vajra is not only an important instrument for Tantric practice, but also carries profound religious and cultural connotations.
