Tibetan patinated bronze ceremonial bell, so-called Vajra, 19th century. h. 29 cm
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Tibetan patinated bronze ceremonial bell, so-called Vajra, 19th century. h. 29 cm
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Tibetan patinated bronze ceremonial bell, so-called Vajra, 19th century. h. 29 cm
The vajra and the bell are crucial ritual objects in Vajrayana Buddhism, representing "method" (vajra) and "wisdom" (bell) respectively. Together they symbolize enlightenment and the unity of dualities such as male and female.
Symbolism:
The vajra, which means "diamond" in Sanskrit, has five points that represent the five wisdoms. The center of the vajra represents emptiness.
Characteristics:
It resembles the thunderbolt of the Vedaic god Indra and the Olympian god Zeus.
In Tantra:
The vajra is a polysemic symbolism, often associated with male energy, "upaya" or artifice.
Ritual:
During certain ceremonies, the vajra can be inserted into the bell to symbolize the union of male and female.
Symbolism:
The bell represents wisdom, "prajna", and female energy, and its sound is considered the most beautiful music in Tibetan Buddhism.
Ritual:
The bell is used during ceremonies to represent wisdom, according to Termatree.
