{"product_id":"white-liuli-glass-vajra-with-lotus-base-14-cm","title":"White Liuli Glass Vajra with Lotus Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted white liuli glass object sets a vertical vajra above a sculpted lotus pedestal. Clear edges and frosted details reveal the layered prongs, central grip, and patterned base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: handcrafted liuli glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: white and clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: approx. 7.5 × 7.5 × 14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sanskrit word \u003cem\u003evajra\u003c\/em\u003e means both thunderbolt and diamond. The thunderbolt strikes with irresistible force; the diamond is imagined as unbreakable and able to cut through lesser materials. Buddhist tradition joined these two images into one ritual emblem for awakened mind: powerful enough to break delusion, yet too stable to be broken by it. In Tibet the object is called a dorje, and it became one of the defining symbols of Vajrayana Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vajra is often paired with a bell in ritual. The vajra stands for compassionate method and decisive action, while the bell stands for wisdom. On many five-pronged forms, the outer prongs curve inward and meet around a central axis, gathering apparent opposites into a single point. The lotus below adds another layer to the story, rising clean from muddy water as an image of awakening within ordinary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vertical liuli version turns a hand-held ritual implement into a small monument. The clear and frosted glass is deliberately delicate beside a symbol famous for indestructibility. That contrast gives the piece its tension: physical fragility carries an image of inner steadiness, and changing light reveals a structure designed around an unmoving center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is offered for devotional display and cultural appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift the piece by its base. Dust with a soft dry cloth and protect the narrow upper sections from impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard shipping is US$8 for orders below US$69 and free for orders of US$69 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- tserra-content-v2 --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore the collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee related pieces in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sacred-objects\"\u003eSacred Objects\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare materials, formats, and cultural references in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-choose-tibetan-inspired-jewelry-sacred-objects\"\u003ebuying guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the imagery and material terminology in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tibetan-symbols-materials-cultural-context\"\u003eguide to Tibetan symbols and cultural context\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tserra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43507451101261,"sku":"SOB-008","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2114\/8749\/files\/SOB-008-01.png?v=1787569634","url":"https:\/\/thetserra.com\/products\/white-liuli-glass-vajra-with-lotus-base-14-cm","provider":"Tserra","version":"1.0","type":"link"}