- Vajra - Wikipedia
The Vajra (Sanskrit: वज्र, lit 'Thunderbolt', IAST: Vajra, Standard Tibetan: dorje) is a legendary and ritualistic tool, symbolizing the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force) It is also described as a "ritual weapon"
- The Vajra (Dorje) as a Symbol in Buddhism - Learn Religions
The term vajra is a Sanskrit word that is usually defined as "diamond" or "thunderbolt " It also defines a kind of battle club that achieved its name through its reputation for hardness and invincibility
- What Is a Vajra and Why It’s Called the Diamond of Truth
The vajra is usually held in the right hand, often alongside a bell (ghanta) in the left hand This pairing represents two essential aspects of spiritual practice: Vajra (right hand) – symbolizing method, action, and compassion Bell (left hand) – representing wisdom, emptiness, and receptivity
- Vajra | Ritual Symbol, Thunderbolt, Weapon | Britannica
Vajra, five-pronged ritual object extensively employed in Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies It is the symbol of the Vajrayāna school of Buddhism Vajra, in Sanskrit, has both the meanings of “thunderbolt” and “diamond ”
- The Profound Meaning of Vajra in Vajrayana Buddhism - Enlightenment Thangka
The Vajra or Dorje (in Tibetan) is the symbol of the Vajrayana (diamond vehicle path) of Buddhism The Sanskrit language defines Vajra as the "hard or mighty one" while in Tibetan, Dorje refers to to the " lord of Stones", which is equivalent to the hardness and the radiance of the Diamond
- Vajra Symbol - History And Meaning - Symbols Archive
In Sanskrit, vajra is both translated as “diamond” and “thunderbolt ” As a symbol for the properties of a diamond, vajra signifies indestructibility as diamonds are the hardest of stones As a symbol for the thunderbolt, vajra represents the irresistible force
- Vajra, vajra bell, Vajra form, Vajra meaning, Vajra Legend, Origin
Vajra is a special form of staff and serves as a symbol for many Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and deities The term “Vajra” is also used as an abbreviation for “Vajra Guardian,” referring to the celestial beings who protect the Buddhist teachings while wielding it
- What Does the Vajra Symbol Mean in Buddhism? - Tricycle
The vajra (Sanskrit for “lightning bolt”) plays an important role in Buddhist art and ritual and is particularly associated with Vajrayana Buddhism
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