A Vajrasattva thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting depicting Vajrasattva, a deity associated with purification and spiritual clarity. Vajrasattva is highly revered in Tibetan Buddhism for his role in cleansing negative karma and spiritual impurities, making him an important figure in practices aimed at purification.
In these thangkas, Vajrasattva is typically shown seated in a meditative posture on a lotus throne, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. He is often depicted with a serene and compassionate expression, reflecting his role as a purifier. In his right hand, he holds a vajra (a ritual weapon symbolizing indestructible truth and the power to cut through ignorance), and in his left hand, he holds a bell, representing wisdom and the feminine principle.
