The lighting bolt controlled by Indra, the atmospheric god.
The thunderbolt of Indra, said to have been made of the bones of the Rishi Dandhichi. It is a circular weapon, with a hole in the centre, according t... more
A Sanskrit word, literally meaning 'diamond' or 'thunderbolt', the vajra symbolized the supreme power of the divine Indra, King of the Gods, in Vedic Hinduism. It was transvalued as a symbol of compassion in Mahayana Buddhism. In esoteric sects, the vajra represents the victorious power of knowledge over ignorance.
Often translated as a diamond or as a thunderbolt, it is a symbol used in ritual or found in the hands of various Mahayana deities. They represent either the clear insight (such as a lighting bolt cutting through a darkened sky), or pure understanding (such as the clarity of a diamond).
(Sanskrit; Tibetan rdo-rje, "diamond" or "thunderbolt). Double-headed ritual instrument in Tibetan Buddhism used along with a ritual bell. The vajra is held in the right hand and represents skillful means, compassion, samsara, and the masculine principle.
(jin-gang): Literally, “diamond†or “adamantine.†In general, it is that which is beyond arising and ceasing—hence, indestructible. It is a symbol of unchanging and indestructible wisdom capable of penetrating through everything. Vajra is also a small implement used in conjunction with a bell during Tantric rituals. Called a dorje in Tibetan.
A thunderbolt, the weapon of Indra.
(Tib. dorje) "thunderbolt", ritual implement used by Tantric practitioners, usually in conjunction with the bell ( drilbu), symbolizing means and wisdom respectively.
(Tibetan, dorje.) Diamond-sceptre held by certain meditational deities that represents bodhicitta, the mind of enlightenment; adamantine, pure.
(Tibetan dorje) – “Thunderbolt, diamond, penis” – adamantine symbol of strength, immovability, and transcendent nature of the state aimed at by Tantric practitioners; name of an implement used in Tantric ritual.
(Skt.): Indestructible/diamond/adamantine. 1. Tibetan ritual sceptre (dorje). 2. Anything used in the practice of TANTRA to differentiate it from everyday things. 3. used as synonym for TANTRA or MANTRA.
(Pronunciation: "VAHJ-rah") A stylized thunderbolt, which often symbolizes supreme wisdom or nirvana.
( Skt. / Tib. dorje): Generally symbolizing indestructibility or adamantine quality, the vajra or dorje is a ritual object used together with a bell or ghanta. The vajra represents skillful means or compassion and the bell symbolizes wisdom.
(Skt); rdo rje (Tib). Literally, diamond. Symbolically, this refers to the indestructible qualities of a Buddha. In tantric rituals, this is represented by a hand implement shaped something like a sceptre, which is used in conjunction with a bell. The vajra represents skilful means or method, and the bell represents wisdom.
Vajra (Devanagari: वजà¥à¤°) is a Sanskrit word meaning both thunderbolt and diamond and is ritual tool or spiritual implement which is symbolically important to both Buddhism and Hinduism, but is particularly important in Buddhism.