2018年9月26日 · A double Dorje, or vishvavajra, are two Dorjes connected to form a cross. A double Dorje represents the foundation of the physical world and is also associated with certain tantric deities. The vajra as symbol predates Buddhism and was found in ancient Hinduism.

A viśvavajra or "double vajra" appears in the emblem of Bhutan. The Vajra (Sanskrit: वज्र, lit. 'Thunderbolt', IAST: Vajra) is a legendary and ritualistic tool, symbolizing the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force). In Hinduism, it has also been associated with weapons. [1][2]

The double vajra (Skt. vishva-vajra; Tib. རྡོ་རྗེ་རྒྱ་གྲམ་, dorje gyadram, Wyl. rdo rje rgya gram) or crossed vajra is formed from four lotus-mounted vajra-heads that emanate from a central hub towards the four cardinal directions, and symbolizes the principle of absolute stability.

A double Dorje, or vishvavajra, are two Dorjes connected to form a cross. A double Dorje represents the foundation of the physical world and is also associated with certain tantric deities. The vajra as symbol predates Buddhism and was found in ancient Hinduism.

2021年1月11日 · A double Dorje, or vishvavajra, are two Dorjes connected to form a cross. A double Dorje represents the foundation of the physical world and is also associated with certain tantric deities. The vajra as symbol predates Buddhism and was found in ancient Hinduism.

The double vajra (Skt. vishva-vajra; Tib. རྡོ་རྗེ་རྒྱ་གྲམ།, Wyl. rdo rje rgya gram) or crossed vajra is formed from four lotus-mounted vajra-heads that emanate from a central hub towards the four cardinal directions, and symbolizes the principle of absolute stability.

The double dorjes, or crossed vajras (natsog dorje / sNa tshogs rDo rJe – Sanskrit: vishva vajra)—as shown in this image and the following four images—represent non-dual activity – the power and qualities of the dorje manifesting in the physical world.

The crossed, double or universal vajra is thus called the viswa vajra and represents the absolute stability of the physical world. It is also a powerful protective symbol that cannot be destroyed but itself destroys all evil.

Vajra is a Sanskrit word meaning both thunderbolt and diamond and known as Dorje in Tibetan Buddhism. Additionally, it used as a ritual object to symbolize both the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force).

2023年3月22日 · The crossed Vajra or VishvaVahra is a double Vajra. The connecting point of the Vajra represents the foundation of the Universe of Mount Meru. This vajra symbol also represents/ means the principle of absolute stability and is characterized as the solidity of mother earth.

In the intricate tapestry of Tantric Buddhism, the Vajra stands as a symbol of unyielding strength, indestructible wisdom, and the thunderbolt of enlightenment. The term “Vajra” finds its roots in Sanskrit, where it translates to “diamond” or “thunderbolt.”

2021年12月6日 · In Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, the Vajra is used as a ritual object to symbolize firmness of spirit and spiritual power. In ritual use, the vajra is frequently used in conjunction with the bell, which when correctly executed, one can possess considerable metaphysical power.

The crossed or double Vajra underlays the foundation of the universe of mount Meru. It represent the principle of absolute stability, characterized by the solidity of the mother earth element. The place in Bodhgaya where the Shakyamuni Buddha attained Enlightenment (Vajra-mind) is also known as Vajrasana (Vajra seat).

2017年1月1日 · The Vajra Cross (also called double Dorje) is an instrument that represents both the “intransience of the physical world” and “the universe as we experience its reality”; it is also the emblem of Buddhist deities whose influence encourages immoveable determination.

Also known as the double dorje (visvavajra) this powerful symbol is also associated with Amogasiddhi (Tibetan: Donyo drupa), who is the Karma family buddha. His name means Unfailing Accomplishment. His activity transmutes the klesha (stain, or imperfection) of jealousy.

Vajra symbolism carries a number of layered meanings. Essentially, the vajra or dorje represents ultimate reality and the pacification of Indra’s weapon. It is a masculine principle of upaya, or skillful means, with the 5 prongs representing the 5 male and 5 female buddhas.

2021年3月11日 · Known as dorje or rdo-rje in Tibetan, varja is the symbol of the Vajrayana school of Buddhism. The varja is a type of club made of either brass or bronze, with its four prongs at each curved around the fifth in the center, creating the shape of a lotus bud.

2024年7月30日 · Dorje is a ritual tool and spiritual implement which is symbolically used by Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism, all of which are traditions of Dharma. It is also called Vajra in Sanskrit, which means diamond or thunderbolt in Tibetan Buddhism.

In the Buddhist religious ceremony, a bell, symbolizing the feminine principle (the wisdom of emptiness), is paired with the dorje, symbolizing the masculine principle (that of compassion expressed through skillful means). The union of these two principles is an enlightened mind. Vajra is the corresponding Sanskrit word referring to the Dorje.

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