A Vajrasattva thangka is a sacred Tibetan Buddhist painting that depicts Vajrasattva, a prominent figure associated with purification and embodying the essence of enlightenment. In the thangka, Vajrasattva is usually shown seated in a meditative pose on a lotus throne, which signifies his pure and enlightened state. His body is often depicted in a deep blue or white color, symbolizing his transcendent nature.
Vajrasattva holds a vajra (thunderbolt scepter) in his right hand and a bell in his left. The vajra represents the indestructible nature of enlightenment and the power to cut through ignorance, while the bell symbolizes wisdom and the feminine aspect, together signifying the union of compassion and wisdom necessary for spiritual purification.
