Dorje Pendant #37
Potala Gate
5 Point Dorje Pendant in Silver.
The five-pointed vajra, also known as the five-pronged vajra, holds profound symbolic meaning in Vajrayana Buddhism. It is often used as a ritual object and represents the union of wisdom and compassion, which are essential to enlightenment. Each of its five prongs carries specific meanings:
1. Central Prong: Represents the unchanging, indestructible nature of the mind and ultimate reality (Dharmakaya). It symbolizes the Buddha’s enlightened mind and the ultimate truth.
2. Four Outer Prongs: Represent the Four Immeasurables or the Four Wisdoms:
• Loving-kindness (Maitri): Wishing happiness for all beings.
• Compassion (Karuna): Wishing to alleviate the suffering of all beings.
• Sympathetic Joy (Mudita): Rejoicing in the happiness of others.
• Equanimity (Upeksha): Remaining balanced and impartial toward all beings.
Alternatively, the prongs can also symbolize the Five Wisdoms:
• Mirror-like Wisdom
• Wisdom of Equality
• Discriminating Wisdom
• All-accomplishing Wisdom
• Dharmadhatu Wisdom (the central prong)
The five-pronged vajra also represents the Five Dhyani Buddhas (Akshobhya, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha, Amoghasiddhi, and Vairocana), embodying various qualities and paths to enlightenment.
Overall, the vajra is a symbol of the indestructible nature of reality, the clarity of wisdom, and the compassionate activity of a bodhisattva. It serves as a reminder of the practitioner’s journey toward awakening.
Size of the Dorje: 0.70" tall without the hook
