The Tibetan Iconography of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and other Deities
author: Lokesh Chandra
edition: 2002, D. K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
pages: 807
ISBN-10: 812460178X
ISBN-13: 9788124601785
Topic: Tibetan-buddhism
Ekavira-Bhairava
This chapter describes Ekavira-Bhairava located on page 100 and contained in the collection "Mahaguhya Buddhas" in the book Tibetan Iconography (a unique pantheon). This book deals with the iconography of deities within the Pantheon of Tibetan Buddhism, such as Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, Matrkas (Goddesses), Gurus (Teachers), Protective Deities and various other spiritual entities. The Buddhist art and iconography in this book is accompanied by Chinese eulogies.
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Maha Kassapa [by Hellmuth Hecker]
It has already been noted that it is a Tantric text of essentially esoteric nature and is said to be a dialogue between Bhairavi and Bhairava itis in adoration of Bhairava and Bharavi. A chapter titled “Mahanarasimha mantra” in this work is of interest especially in a text of what may be considered a Shaivite or Shakta sect. The 28th chapter of this text called 'Mahanarasimha mantra', is also called 'Hari mantra'. The term Hari stands for Vishnu and also Lion....
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Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) [by Gyurme Dorje]
(* 4) Tibetan dpa -bo gcig-pa, Sanskrit ekavira, refers to a single two-armed wrathful deity, without consort. (* 5) N. L. However these verses are reminiscent of Ch. 13, section 8, 1. 5-6. (* 6) In this context, the second line actually reads de-tshe sku-lnga lhun-gyis rdzogs. However cf. p. 675. de-tshe sku-lnga kun-kyang rdzogs: also see above, p. 204, note 41....
Read full contents: Commentary (the mandala of contemplation)—Introduction
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) [by George N. Roerich]
(Dam pa) imparted on ‘bro sgom the mtshan brjod gser gyi thur ma (seems to be an explanation of the Namasangiti); to ‘gu sgom he imparted the las rgya i gdams pa (precepts on Tantric sexual practices); to chu sgom the precepts of snying gtam Ihug pa ("Frank instructions"); to sgom pa dmar sgom the precepts of chig chod gsum; to gnyags lo tsA ba the precepts of the Ekavira Samvara; to lce mo dpal sgom the sixteen sections of the mystic experiences of siddhas; to ngor rje sgom pa of Upper gnyal the...
Read full contents: Chapter 5b - The Separate Lineage (brgyud pa thor bu ba)
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