Vajrapani
Vajrapani is one of the oldest and most revered bodhisattvas in Buddhism (Source). He represents the personification of awakened power and fearless energy in service of liberation. He is not power as domination, but power as clarity, protection, and decisive compassion.
Historically Vajrapani often appears on painted thangkas for meditation, teaching and altars. His image serves as a profound spiritual tool, embodying the energy to dispel ignorance, overcome obstacles, and protect practitioners from negative forces (Source). Visit the blog here to learn more details about Vajrapani and the process of making this print.
“Prayers in the Buddhist sense are not requests to a power outside ourselves and for personal advantages but the calling up of the forces that dwell within ourselves and that can only be effective if we are free from selfish desires. ”
Video
This video shows the carving process.
(Music by Vishal Sehgal from Pixabay)
This video shows both printing and coloring process.
(Music by Graham Capstick from Pixabay)
THREE versions of Vajrapani
are available for purchase.
Vajrapani - Hand-tinted
This is a one-color print, hand-tinted with watercolor. Each “Vajrapani” was printed using oil-based ink on cotton paper. This is a limited edition.
Quantity: 6
Edition Size: 13
Dimensions of Print: 7’’ W x 7''H
Paper Dimensions:10’’Wx 10’’H
Price: $100
Vajrapani - Gold
This is a one-color print, printed using oil-based ink on blue banana paper. This is a limited edition.
Quantity: 7
Edition Size: 13
Dimensions of Print: 7’’ W x 7''H
Paper Dimensions:10’’Wx 10’’H
Price: $50
Hand-Tinted Vajrapani - framed
This is a one-color print, hand-tinted with watercolor. Each “Vajrapani” was printed using oil-based ink on cotton paper. This is a limited edition.
Quantity: 6
Edition Size: 13
Dimensions: 12'' W x 12''H
Price: $200
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