Wrathful deities

Palden Lhamo Palden Lhamo vibrational essence. $14.50 In the Buddhist pantheon, Palden Lhamo is a wrathful deity, a fierce and powerful Dark Goddess, one of the Eight Guardians of the Law (Dharma), and the only female among them. A wrathful deity in the Buddhist tradition is typically a manifestation of its peaceful co

Vajrayana Buddhism involves visualization of many Deities - all aspects of your one true nature - Buddhahood. We include some of our traditional thanka images to enhance your practice.

Buddhist Deity Vajrayogini - Krodha Kali (Wrathful Black Varahi). Tibet. 1500s.

Guru Phurba, from Nepal

Tseringma on Snowlion

Vajrayana Buddhism involves visualization of many Deities - all aspects of your one true nature - Buddhahood. We include some of our traditional thanka images to enhance your practice.

Mogwai are creatures from Chinese folklore. Translated variously as "ghost," "devil," "evil spirit," or "demon," Mogwai were originally described as malevolent demons who enjoy inflicting pain and misery on the living. These beings were said to sexually reproduce during rainy seasons, as these periods signified the coming of more prosperous times. Chinese tradition has evolved, however, so that now Mogwai are believed to be the spirits of the dead who have returned to exact vengeance on…

Similarly, in our meditational practices, the first responders – at least in some forms of Mahayana Buddhism — are the wrathful deities. Since Buddhas have