About Vajravarahi

A representation of complete Buddhahood in female form, Vajravarahi embodies the qualities of the Buddhas of the ten directions and three times. Also known as Dorje Phagmo, this highest tantric deity is associated with the Chakrasamvara cycle of Anuttarayoga Tantra. Her practice exists in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism, but she is particularly associated with the Kagyu tradition and has appeared to and bestowed initiations on some Mahasiddhas over the years.

Red in colour with a wrathful expression, Vajravarahi has one face, two arms and three eyes. She holds a cemetery knife in her right hand, and a skull cup in her left. In the crook of her left elbow is a khatvanga staff and her two legs are in a celestial dancing posture atop a human corpse. She is often depicted with a sow's head on the side of her own, symbolising the triumph of Dharma over ignorance

Further Reading

• Vajravarahi – Queen of Tantra
• Vajrayogini – The Powerful Divine Red Lady
• Sunset Vajra Yogini

• Material: Copper, gold plated
• Height: 98 mm (3.9-in)
• Width: 62 mm (2.4-in)
• Depth: 30 mm (1.2-in)
• Weight: 0.15 kg (0.34 lb)