A ceremonial tool used in Tibetan Buddhism, the Nine-Pronged Vajra is also known as Dorje Nubchu. It has nine prongs on a central shaft that curve like lotus petals. The nine prongs have symbolic meanings that relate to numerous aspects of Buddhist cosmology and philosophy.

Specifically, the nine prongs could stand in for the nine Tibetan Buddhist yanas, or vehicles, which guide practitioners through various phases of spiritual growth. Invoking spiritual energies linked to these profound teachings, the Nine-Pronged Vajra is employed in rituals to promote a greater comprehension of the path toward enlightenment.