Dorje & Vajra

The dorje is one of the central symbols of Tibetan Buddhism. It stands for the indestructible mind of enlightenment. Held in the hand or placed on the altar, it recalls the inner clarity that underlies every practice.

Tibetan 9-Pronged Dorje Vajra – Symbol of Strength and Protection, 14.5 cm

CHF 49.50

Tibetan 5-Prong Copper Dorje Vajra, 8.5 cm, Tseshi

CHF 25.50

Tibetan Dorje Vajra – 5-Pronged Ritual Symbol in Copper, 8.5 cm

CHF 25.50

Small Tibetan Dorje Vajra – 9-Prong Copper Ritual Symbol, 9 cm

CHF 29.50

Tibetan Double Dorje Visvavajra Brass, 5 Prongs

CHF 54.50

Traditional Tibetan Flower Brass Vajra Dorje 5 Prongs

CHF 30.50

Tibetan Flower Double Dorje Brass with Stone Inlay

CHF 98.50

Tibetan Nine-Pronged Vajra Dorje Brass handcrafted

CHF 24.50

What is a dorje and what does it mean in Tibetan Buddhism?

The dorje, called vajra in Sanskrit, is one of the most significant symbols of Tibetan Buddhism. Its name means thunderbolt or diamond. Both images stand for the indestructible mind of enlightenment. A dorje consists of two symmetrical halves joined in the middle by a sphere. The prongs of each half close around a central point and stand for the awakened mind reaching out in all directions.

In ritual practice, the dorje is held in the right hand and the bell in the left. Together they embody the union of compassion and wisdom. Our dorjes in brass and bronze are made by Tibetan artisans in the Himalayas according to traditional specifications. The form has not changed for centuries. What varies is the fineness of the engraving and the weight. A well-made dorje rests comfortably in the hand and feels familiar from the start. Because each dorje is cast and engraved by hand, no two are alike.

Many people carry a small dorje with them as a reminder of this indestructible mind. Others place it on the altar, alone or together with the bell, or use it actively in ritual practice. Each of these three uses has its own tradition.