The Vajra (Sanskrit: वज्र, lit. 'Thunderbolt', IAST: Vajra, Standard Tibetan: dorje) is a legendary and ritualistic tool, symbolizing the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt …

Feb 14, 2019 · Dorje is a Tibetan word referring to a ritual object held in the right hand of a Lama while preforming religious ceremonies.

Sep 26, 2018 · A double Dorje, or vishvavajra, are two Dorjes connected to form a cross. A double Dorje represents the foundation of the physical world and is also associated with …

Apr 25, 2025 · Dorje, also known as “Vajra,” is a powerful spiritual tool used in Tibetan Buddhism. It is a sacred instrument that holds symbolic meaning, combining the indestructible …

A vajra or dorje (tib.) is a commonly symbolic ritual object for Tantric empowerments and practices. The shape has a rich set of symbolic details, and is said to held only by the deity.

Oct 12, 2025 · Dorje is a ritual tool and spiritual implement which is symbolically used by Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism, all of which are traditions of Dharma. It is also called Vajra …

It symbolizes indestructibility, power, and the thunderbolt of enlightenment. The term Dorje (རྡོ་རྗེ་, rdo rje) in Tibetan corresponds to Vajra in Sanskrit, meaning "diamond" or …

Oct 2, 2024 · The vajra, known as “dorje” in Tibetan, is a fundamental ritual implement in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying both the essence of power and the clarity of wisdom.

Feb 11, 2025 · The Vajra, also known as the Dorje in Tibetan Buddhism, is a symbolic ritual object that holds great significance in Buddhist practice. Its name translates to "thunderbolt" or …

It is the symbol of the Vajrayana school of Buddhism, which is the tantric branch that contains rituals said to allow a follower to achieve enlightenment in a single lifetime, in a thunderbolt …