What is “Dorje”? A tool that “captures the good power of the sky,” “destroys earthly desires,” and “protects the person who holds it.”

《Doge (Dorje)》 means

It is the name of a ritual tool used in Tibetan esoteric Buddhism, and is also called ``Dorje'' in Tibetan, but in Sanskrit, the standard writing language of ancient India, it is called ``Vajra''.Vajra) is called.

"Doge" is“Capture the good power of the sky”、“destroy worldly desires”、“protect the person who has it”It is said that it has been used as an important ritual tool since ancient times.

It was originally thought to refer to the thunderbolts thrown down by the god Indra in ancient Indian mythology, and the weapons that symbolized those thunderbolts, and it came to be used as a ritual tool in all sects of Tibetan Buddhism, and even in some sects of Japanese Buddhism. In Europe and America it is also called ``Thunderbolt'', and in Japan it is called ``Dorje'' or ``Vajra Pestle''.

Basically, there is a detailed work in the center, and the pointed parts at both ends are said to be spear blades. In addition, the name varies depending on the number of blades, and the blade1Book = Dokkosho, the blade is3Book = Sankosho, the blade is5It is called Gokosho, and there are many other types.

In ancient times, it was also depicted in the famous portrait of Kukai. In addition, the ``Doge'' is held in the hand of the ``Vajra Rikishi'' statue that is often seen at the entrance of temples. In fact, the word ``Vajra Statue'' means ``Vajra Holder'' in Sanskrit. meaning ``Dara''. The Doge is also depicted on the national emblem of the Kingdom of Bhutan, the only country whose state religion is Tibetan esoteric Buddhism.

In ancient Indian mythology, all sects of Tibetan Buddhism, and some sects of Japanese Buddhism, the Doge is a ritual tool that has been cherished and revered since ancient times.

``Zocalo'' sells jewelry with various designs bearing the name ``Doge.''

"Tibetan Dragon Doge", "Bird Doge", "Crown Doge", "7Why not carefully compare the designs and charms of all the Doges available at Zocalo, such as Point Doge, and find the Doge that suits you best.

 

Tibetan Dragon Dorje
A delicate yet strong and beautiful series that combines the dragon face of Tibet on the four sides towards the tip of the doge.https://zocalo.jp/collections/tibetan-dragon-dorje

 

Bird Dorje
The Bird Doge series is engraved with a bird (bird: eagle) that governs the eyes of foresight, and is engraved so that the power resides within itself.
https://zocalo.jp/collections/bird-dorje

 

Crown Dorje
The crown-like handle part, which is composed of a flowing curved tip, has an elegant mirror surface. A mature jewelry series that goes well with ZOCALO's intricate carvings.
https://zocalo.jp/collections/crown-dorje

 

 

ALL Dorje / Vajra Designs
https://zocalo.jp/collections/dorje_vajra