Buddha
Buddha, meaning “awakened one” is a title of great respect given to those who have completely accomplished the purification of all negativities an…
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Medicine Buddha
Bhaiṣajyaguruvaiḍūryaprabha is the proper name of the buddha of healing, the Medicine Buddha. He is renowned for his 12 great aspirations m…
Khasarpani
Kharsapani is a form of Avalokiteshvara that is usually depicted as having one face and two hands.
Sitatapatra
Sitatapatra is a female deity whose power and “magical formulas” originated from the crown protuberance (ushnisha) of Buddha Shakyamuni while he r…
Hayagriva
Hayagriva is a wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara. Avalokiteshvara embodies the compassion of all the buddhas and connects to the enlightened m…
Vajrapani
Vajrapani’s (Tib. Chakna Dorjé) name can be translated either as “vajra (or indestructible) hand” or “vajra-in hand”, the “one who hold…
Dharmevajra
The “Lord of Secrets”, Dharmevajra is an emanation of Samantabhadra and Vajradhara as the requester and compiler of the tantric teachings.
Dorjé Drolö
Guru Dorjé Drolö, or ‘Wild Wrathful Vajra’ is an extremely wrathful form that Guru Rinpoche manifested at thirteen different places in the Himal…
Vajrasattva
Vajrasattva, (Tib. Dorjé Sempa) is the sambhogakaya buddha, the sovereign of all the buddha families. His name translates as "Diamond being" or "Thun…
Ratnasambhava
Ratnasambhava’s name (Tib. Rinchen Jungné) translates as ‘Source of Jewels’ or ‘Unobstructed Accomplishment’. He is the buddha of the Ratna…
Tara
Ārya Tārā or in Tibetan, Jetsun Dölma is especially revered in Tibetan Buddhism. The word “Dölma” in Tibetan means “she who liberates”.
Amitayus
In Vajrayāna contexts, Amitābha in his sambhogakāya form is referred to as Buddha Amitāyus, 'The Buddha of Boundless Life.' He is particularly ass…