Cha na Dorji or Vajra Pani

                                     Chana Dorji or Vajra Pani- Vajra Holder in Hand

His Nga: Om Vajra Pani Hung Phet or Om Benzer Tsen ta Maha Rokana Hung Phet, Garu dra Tsa lae Tsa lae Hung Phet


Chana Dorji is also called as Vajrapani meaning the Vajra Holder in Hand.

The Nature of Chana Dorji (Vajrapani)

He is one of the three great bodhisattvas:

  • Manjushri – wisdom
  • Avalokiteshvara – compassion
  • Vajrapani – power

Form and Symbolism

Chana Dorji is often depicted in a fierce, wrathful form:

Chana Dorji appears in a wrathful, powerful form, and every part of his dress carries deep symbolic meaning.

1. Tiger-Skin Garment

  • Meaning: The tiger represents raw power and uncontrolled desire. By wearing its skin, Vajrapani shows that he has conquered desire, anger, and animal instincts.

2. Bone Ornaments (Five or Six Ornaments)
He is adorned with ornaments made of human bones, such as a crown, necklace, bracelets, and anklets.

  • Meaning: These symbolize the impermanence of life and the transformation of death into wisdom. They also represent mastery over ego and attachment.

3. Serpent Decorations
Sometimes snakes are wrapped around his body or used as ornaments.

  • Meaning: Snakes represent fear and hidden negativity. Wearing them shows his power to control and transform fear into awareness.

4. Crown of Skulls
He may wear a crown decorated with five skulls.

  • Meaning: These five skulls symbolize the transformation of the five poisons (ignorance, attachment, anger, pride, jealousy) into the five wisdoms.

5. Vajra (Dorji)
In his right hand, he holds a vajra, often raised above his head.

  • Meaning: The vajra represents indestructible truth, spiritual power, and enlightenment. It is the main symbol of Vajrapani.

6. Flaming Halo (Aura of Fire)
His entire body is surrounded by raging flames.

  • Meaning: These flames are the fire of wisdom, which burns away ignorance and illusion.

7. Garland of Heads or Skulls
He may wear a garland of severed heads or skulls.

A master would say:

“His anger is like a mother pulling a child away from fire—forceful, but rooted in love.”

In Vajrayana Buddhism, practitioners meditate on Vajrapani to:

  • Overcome fear and obstacles
  • Gain spiritual strength
  • Protect the mind from negative influences

His presence reminds us:

“Within us is a power as indestructible as the vajra. When guided by wisdom and compassion, it becomes the path to liberation.”


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