
Vajra - Wikipedia
The Vajra (Sanskrit: वज्र, lit. 'Thunderbolt', IAST: Vajra) is a legendary and ritualistic tool, symbolizing the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force).
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The Vajra (Dorje) as a Symbol in Buddhism - Learn Religions
Sep 26, 2018 · A "vajra" is a Tibetan Buddhist symbol and the ritual object used to represent the indestructible, diamond-like hardness of enlightenment.
Vajra | Ritual Symbol, Thunderbolt, Weapon | Britannica
Mar 14, 2025 · vajra, five-pronged ritual object extensively employed in Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies. It is the symbol of the Vajrayāna school of Buddhism. Vajra, in Sanskrit, has both …
The Vajra: An Ancient Weapon of War - Ancient Origins
Jul 24, 2017 · The vajra is the most important ritual implement of Vajrayana Buddhism. In Sanskrit, the word vajra is defined as something hard or mighty, as in a diamond. It symbolizes …
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The Vajra: Symbolism, Origins, and Cultural Significance
The vajra (Sanskrit: वज्र) is one of the most powerful and significant symbols in Hinduism, embodying both physical might and spiritual strength. Translated as “thunderbolt” or …
What Does the Vajra Symbol Mean in Buddhism? - Tricycle
The vajra (Skt., “lightning bolt”; Tib., dorje) plays an important role in Buddhist art and ritual and is particularly associated with Vajrayana Buddhism, the vehicle (yana) of the vajra, representing …
Ritual Object: Vajra & Bell Main Page - Himalayan Art
In Buddhism as a whole vajra refers to (1) a geographic location - Vajrasana, (2) a body posture - vajra asana, and to a (3) concentrated mental state - vajra samadhi.