| The 12-armed and 3-headed Heruka
Chakrasamvara, the central deity of the mandala, embraced and in sexual
union by his female consort, the red Vajravarahi. He wears a tiger skin,
standing in the midst of wisdom flames, and tramples on two corpses. In
his hands he holds various attributes, symbolizing his magical
perfections. His main 2 arms hold vajra and gantha (cepter & bell),
demonstrating, that he has overcome duality. As an emanation of the Buddha
Akshobhya family (water-element), the deity transforms hate energy into
enlightening wisdom. He is surrounded by (top): the three main
Bodhisattvas Manjushri, Chenrezig, Vajrapani and (bottom): Palden Lhamo,
Heruka Protector Deity and the Citipati skelleton dancers. There exist
various forms of this deity, like the popular 2-armed emanation as seen at
the background. - Heruka Chakrasamvara was the main deity of Lama Thubten
Yeshe. |
