Wrathful deities

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

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 counterpart, and as such, Palden Lhamo is the wrathful counterpart to the peaceful White Tara. In The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra, Rob Preece describes Palden Lhamo as such…

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…

HEVAJRA (Tib. Kye Dorje) beckons aspirants to unlock the mysteries of enlightenment within Tibetan Buddhism. As an eminent Yidam, Hevajra embodies the profound union of 'Secret Wisdom,' earning the revered epithet, 'King of Tantras.' Hevajra, a wrathful deity in Tibetan Buddhism, is depicted with multiple faces and arms, standing on intertwined corpses to symbolize transcendence of duality. His fierce central face represents power, while secondary faces express compassion and wisdom. He is…

The Dharampalas, or defenders of Buddhism, are divinities with the rank of Bodhisattva, and are supposed to wage war without any mercy against the demons and enemies of Buddhism.

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