Important Protector deity of the older Tibetan traditions. Wrathful emanation of the water element. With his powerful dagger (phurbu or kila) in his hands he bans all magical hindrances of demons and evil spirits (like angry Nagas or Pretas) to protect the practitioners on their way to Enlightenment. Normally he is surrounded by a huge Mandala of accompanying deities |
Dorje Phurba  |
card painted by: unknown Tibetan artist (19th century) * |