Vajra/Dorjee
The vajra is a ritual tool used in Tibetan Buddhism. It is a symbol of indestructibility and is often depicted in Tibetan art as a type of scepter or thunderbolt, with two prongs at either end. The vajra is typically held in the right hand during Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies and rituals.
In Tibetan Buddhism, the vajra represents the indestructible, immutable nature of reality and the ultimate nature of the mind. It is also a symbol of compassion, as it is believed to be able to cut through ignorance and delusion and help to bring about enlightenment.
The vajra is often used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals and ceremonies as a symbol of spiritual power and as a way to invoke the blessings of the gods. It is also used in meditation and other spiritual practices as a way to focus the mind and cultivate a sense of inner peace and clarity.
In addition to its spiritual uses, the vajra is also used in Tibetan medicine as a tool for diagnosing and treating illness. It is believed that the vajra has the ability to absorb and release energy, and is used to stimulate certain points on the body to promote healing.
A Vajra almost always comes hand in hand with a Buddhist Prayer Bell. Quite possibly the main Tibetan custom item, the Dorjee is an unpredictably planned and elaborate commendation to the chime. It is otherwise called the 'thunderclap'. Principally, it represents the 'thunderclap' of edification. Where an individual can relinquish the real factors of this present reality and the requirement for material belongings, and can at long last begin to turn into an edified individual.
During prayer or rituals, the Vajra or Dorjee will typically be held in the right hand. This addresses the male part of conviction – the strategy. The Buddhist supplication ringer would be held in the other hand, to represent the female part of astuteness. Just when these two things meet up can an individual accomplish illumination.
Overall, the vajra is an important symbol in Tibetan Buddhism and is used in a variety of contexts to invoke spiritual power and bring about spiritual transformation.