Vajradakini,
her name can be literally translated into Thunderbolt Skywalker
or Diamond Skywalker. She is one of the three female form
of Buddha archetypes popular particularly in Tibetan Buddhism.
Vajradakini
and or Vajrayogini are embodiments of celestial females who
possess Buddhist wisdom as her male counterpart symbolizes
compassion. She is instrumental in spiritual enlightenment
for many Tantric Buddhist Practitioners. Her prominent position
in Buddhism indicates that enlightenment is indeed beyond
sexual identity. Vajradakini is particularly venerated in
Vajrayana Buddhism.
Dancing
in Ardhaparyankasana ( Ardhaparyanka ), the naked three eyed
terrific deity Vajradakini is ornamented with bell-tasseled
strands of jewels. With only one foot on the ground, swaying
strands of ornaments and delicately curved flowing sash, her
angular and protruding posture sets her in motion in the cosmic
dance.
The
face of Vajradakini is stunningly beautiful. She is realized
with bared teeth and intense stare. Her victorious grin illustrates
a vigorous spirit and a terrific force in which she tames
the egotism in men. In her left hand, she holds a skull bowl
full of blood from which she transforms hatred into compassion.
Her extended right arm held high may have once held a vajra
chopper.
The
Vajradakini depicted here is wild and free in spirit. She
is vividly characterized in the elegant naturalism of Tibetan
Buddhist art culture. The fact that this rare gilt wood sculpture
remains largely unchanged from the original prototype in the
14–15 century. We believe that she is a Tibeto Chinese carving
considerably over 150 years in age.
