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
Bhrkuti (devi)
This chapter describes Bhrkuti (devi) located on page 520 and contained in the collection "Goddesses (Matrka): Various Goddess" 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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The Indian Buddhist Iconography [by Benoytosh Bhattachacharyya]
Bhrikuti is also worshipped as a principal goddess, and two Sadhanas in the Sadhanamala are devoted to her worship. Images of Bhrikuti are rare, but they are known in Tibet and China. Fig. 123 illustrates one of the Peiping images. Colour: yellow; Arms: four;...
Read full contents: Figure 123 - Emanations of Amitabha: Bhrikuti
The gods of northern Buddhism [by Alice Getty]
Bhrikuti (angry) Bhrikuti (calm). II. Several heads. III. Vase, spike of grain Vasudhara. IV. Book . . . . . . Prajnaparamita. II. Six to ten arms One head, two arms . Marici. Three heads, of which one is that of a sow Marici. II. Three heads. I. Six arms . . . . . . . . . Bhrikuti (angry). II. Six or eight arms, apron of leaves . Parnasavari. III. I. Double thunderbolt . . . . II. Two parasols, third eye, sometimes four heads . . . . Ushnishavijaya. Sitatapatra....
Read full contents: Chapter X - Feminine Divinities
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas [by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw]
When he came of age, he enjoyed a kingly life for ten thousand years, living in the three most delightful golden palaces, namely, Suci, Suruci and Subha, with his Chief Consort Ruci Devi, and being waited upon and entertained by three hundred thousand female dancers and attendants. Renunciation While Kondanna was living thus, Queen Ruci Devi gave birth to a son, named Vijitasena....
Read full contents: Buddha Chronicle 2: Kondanna Buddhavamsa
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