The vajra and bell are sacred objects used in Buddhist Tantric ritual. Their appearance may be familiar to us from Tibetan Buddhism but how much do we know of the depth of their significance? In this book, Vessantara aims to enrich our understanding of these powerful symbols.

The author of Meeting the Buddhas again invites us to enter the rich world of Buddhist symbolism. The vajra and the bell are important sacred objects used in Tantric ritual, and this colorful book lays before us an unexpected array of associations and images to enrich our understanding of these powerful and fascinating symbols. We discover that they embody all masculine and feminine qualities, transcendental compassion and wisdom, bliss, and emptiness. By reflecting deeply on this perfect pair, we too can become sources of wisdom and compassion for the world.