1/3 His father’s brother, Waxi Lama Sonam Khedrup, was also a famous Buddhist teacher in the region.
Mingyur Namkha’i Dorje, the 4th Dzogchen Rinpoche, prophesied about Orgyen Kusum Lingpa:
“An emanation of #Vajrapani will appear in the year known as
The news is so bad.. so, so bad... it's difficult to not feel overwhelmed. In this samsaric world, I will do what I can, when and where I can. And then I will also practice the dharma. That is the only thing that makes sense to me. #GuruRinpoche #Vajrapani #Tara
Vajrapani is a powerful bodhisattva in Buddhism, often depicted as a wrathful protector deity, particularly in Tibetan Buddhism. He embodies the Buddha's power and is associated with the vajra, a thunderbolt-like symbol of indestructible wisdom and the force to overcome obstacles. Vajrapani's name translates to "vajra in hand" or "vajra holder," signifying his role as a protector wielding the vajra. The vajra represents clarity of thought, enlightenment, and the ability to cut through delusion. Vajrapani is often depicted in a wrathful form, with a fierce expression, flames, and a powerful physique. However, early Indian depictions show him in a more peaceful form, reflecting his role as a protector. He is a guardian of the Buddha and a protector of the Dharma (Buddhist teachings). He is also seen as a powerful force against negativity and obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
Vajrapani
gilt bronze with polychrome
Tibet
17th century
#vajrapani #tibet #17thcentury #tibetanbuddhism #figure #sculpture #giltbronze #polychrome
#vajra #clarity #cutthrudelusion #protector #buddha #buddhism #dharma #buddhistteachings
#Vajrapani is an enlightened #Buddhist deity, or #Bodhisattva, who embodies the infinite energy of the liberated mind. Through recitation of the #mantra “Om Vajrapani Hum”, one can learn to access the boundless and fiery energy which Vajrapani emits. #BuddhistArt #Buddhism
#Vajrapani is an enlightened #Buddhist deity, or #Bodhisattva, who embodies the infinite energy of the liberated mind. Through recitation of the #mantra “Om Vajrapani Hum”, one can learn to access the boundless and fiery energy which Vajrapani emits.
#BuddhistArt #Buddhism
2 fire pujas today (Vajrapani and Mahakala) led by HH 43rd Sakya Trizin in Taiwan. 🙏🙏🙏
#vajrayana #firepuja #tibetanbuddhism #buddhism #tibetan #vajrapani #mahakhala #taiwan
Sources: Excerpt from Bhūtaḍāmaratantram འབྱུང་པོ་འདུལ་བའི་རྒྱུད། via the (fantastic) 84,000 Project for the translation of #Tibetan #Buddhist #literature, 84000.co/translation/...
📷: Left: HAR/Rubin Museum
Middle: me, from Gyantse Kumbum
Right: HAR/Hahn Cultural Foundation
#Vajrapani #manuscript
