Clay Vajra Lesser Yaoguais
Description
The Buddhist scriptures describe the Vajra as a guardian warrior of the Buddha, tasked with upholding justice and eradicating sins.
Once, the New Thunderclap Temple had fallen into disrepair, with only a few novice monks sweeping the grounds and relying on the charity of devotees from the nearby village. One day, a rotund monk in a yellow robe arrived, claiming to have been sent by the Buddha to serve as the abbot. He initiated extensive renovations, transforming the temple into a grand and imposing structure. He frequently organized incense gatherings, inviting the villagers to participate.
During one such gathering, two devotees met for the first time in the main hall. Upon seeing each other, they immediately felt a surge of suspicion and wariness. At that moment, the abbot had a statue of a Vajra carried in. The statue stood on four legs, wielding a steel trident, with a wrathful expression, but it had a peculiar hole in its chest.
The abbot introduced the statue, explaining that it was newly crafted and imbued with a spiritual power that could discern right from wrong. One of the devotees hurried to the Vajra and said, “May the Vajra eradicate all deceitful swindlers in the world and grant me justice.” This man was known for being gullible and often fell victim to scams, yet he never dared to seek retribution.
The other devotee quickly followed, saying, “May the Vajra eradicate those who gain unfair advantages and then complain incessantly, granting me peace.” This man was a dishonest merchant who frequently sold substandard goods and was often chased and cursed by his customers.
Hearing each other’s wishes, the two began to argue fiercely in front of the statue. The Vajra’s eyes suddenly moved, and with a swift motion of its trident, it killed both men. Flames then erupted from its four legs, incinerating their bodies completely.
The news of this event spread quickly, shocking the villagers. Some accused the abbot of using sorcery to deceive people, while others praised his profound Buddhist knowledge and extraordinary powers. Regardless, no one dared to disrespect him.
Poetry
With iron trident, a wrathful vajra stands,
Angry eyes, a fearsome brand.
All beings bear their sins, they say,
Burn them all, for peace to stay.
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