唐密祖师金刚萨埵

材质：绢本设色
尺寸：70cm x 138cm        
年代：2014 年【甲午年】 
作者：金珂玄雷上师与弟子共创 
 

Vajrasattva — Lineage Master of Sino Esoteric Buddhism 
Creator: Vajra Master Jinke Xuanlei and Disciples
Year: 2014  (Year of Wood Horse)
Dimensions: 70cm x 138cm
Material: Ink and color on silk

题款

龙树般若神通力  芥子开启南铁塔
金刚萨埵现净相  法身应化密圣传

甲午春金珂玄雷金刚上师与如来佛子共绘于广西十万大山金莲湖     

金刚萨埵（Vajrasattva），与普贤王如来同体异名。作品描绘了龙树菩萨广习三藏，为求无上密法，示现神通力以七粒白芥子打开南天竺铁塔，呈现金刚萨埵显净相放光，庄严肃穆，获得金刚萨埵法身应化灌顶、亲授金胎两部密藏予龙树菩萨，转法轮慈悲应世，法度娑婆世界有情众生，由此有了金刚大乘密法的缘起。

The great compassionate vow of Nāgārjuna Bodhisattva,
Seven mustard seeds imbued with divine power.
Opening the Iron Stūpa of Southern India,
Revealing the Dharma body of Vajrasattva.
Universal Virtue’s sacred power radiates infinite light,
Supreme empowerment merges seamlessly.
The unparalleled union of yoga in the Vajra and Womb Realms,
Responding to the world of suffering, benefiting beings in both realms of existence!

Vajrasattva, is manifestation of Tathāgata Samantabhadra. This artwork illustrates a scene in Bodhisattva Nāgārjuna’s deep meditation, where he manifested miraculous power to open the Iron Stūpa of Southern India with seven mustard seeds, revealing Vajrasattva in a radiant, pure form. Majestic and solemn, Vajrasattva bestows empowerment through his Dharma body, granting Nāgārjuna initiation into the esoteric treasures of the Vajra and Womb Realms. With profound compassion, Nāgārjuna turns the wheel of the Dharma in our world to benefit sentient beings. This moment marked the origin of the Vajrayāna teachings. 

Vajrasattva, recognized as an embodiment of Tathāgata Samantabhadra, is a central figure in Sino Esoteric Buddhism. This masterful artwork by Vajra Master Jinke Xuanlei and his disciples illustrates an important moment in Buddhist history: Nāgārjuna Bodhisattva’s miraculous act of opening the Iron Stūpa of Southern India. Through his deep meditation and extraordinary spiritual power, Nāgārjuna used seven mustard seeds to unlock the stūpa, unveiling the radiant and pure form of Vajrasattva.

Depicted in a majestic and solemn stance, Vajrasattva emanates divine light, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. The scene portrays Vajrasattva conferring empowerment through his Dharma body upon Nāgārjuna, who received the esoteric teachings of the Vajra and Womb Realms. This sacred transmission marked the origin of Vajrayāna teachings, enabling Nāgārjuna to turn the wheel of Dharma with profound compassion, guiding sentient beings in their spiritual liberation.

The artwork captures the essence of this transformative event, blending celestial light and meditative energy. The intricate details and vibrant composition evoke both the spiritual and historical significance of Vajrasattva’s role in esoteric Buddhism. It serves as an enduring reminder of the union of wisdom and compassion, the foundation of Vajrayāna teachings, and their profound capacity to benefit sentient beings across realms.