As a tutelary deity Vajra Bhairava, also known as Yamantaka, belongs
to the Yamari class of tantras and specifically arises from the Bhairava
Root Tantra (Tibetan: Jig je tsa gyu) and is classified as method
(father) Anuttaryoga Tantra. The practice of Bhairava is common to
the three Sarma Schools: Sakya, Kagyu and Gelugpa. There are numerous
forms and styles of practice from the very complex with numerous
deities to the very concise with a single Heruka form. The main lineages
to enter Tibet were those of Jowo Atisha, Rwa Lotsawa, Mal Lotsawa
and the like.
This form of Bhairava with the central faces placed 3 vertically
and 3 faces to each side arranged horizontally is unique to the Gelugpa
School and true to a visionary experience of Lord Tsongkapa the founder.
Size/Dimension:
9.5 Inches Metal & Finishing:
Copper and Oxidized Age:
Contemporary Item Location:
Nepal Price:
$749
