Mahakala (known as Daikokuten 大黑天) enjoys an exalted position as a household deity in Japan, as he is one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese folklore. The Japanese also use the symbol of Mahakala as a monogram.

Discover the powerful role of Mahakala in Tibetan Buddhism. Learn about his different forms and how they protect practitioners from obstacles and negative karma.

2024年8月13日 · Discover the profound significance of Mahakala, a revered deity in both Hinduism and Buddhism, known for his formidable power and protective nature. Explore his role as a guardian of the sacred dharma, his iconographic features, and his prominent place among the eight Dharmapalas in Tantric Buddhism.

The common function of Mahakala is as a protector (Dharmapala) deity and specifically the primary Wisdom Protector of Himalayan and Tibetan Buddhism. In some cases, Mahakala can also be a meditational deity (ishtadevata) in the highest Anuttarayoga Tantras.

1981年2月2日 · Why is Mahakala associated with miracles and protection in Tibetan Buddhism? What do crows, three men in black, black dogs, black horses and black wolves have to do with Black Mahakala? How can wrathful Black Mahakala be considered none other than Chenrezig, Avalokiteshvara, the Lord of Compassion?

One of the prominent figures is Mahakala. His body is painted dark blue or black. This symbolizes his changeless dharmakaya nature. His three eyes symbolize his clear comprehension of past, present, and future.

Mahākāla (Sanskrit) is a Dharmapala ("protector of dharma") in Vajrayana Buddhism, and a deity in Chinese and Japanese Buddhism, particularly in the Vajrayana school. He is known as Daheitian (大黑天) in Chinese and Daikokuten (大黒天) in Japanese. Mahākāla belongs to the fourth hierarchy of deities.

Six-armed (Shadbhuja) Mahakala is an incarnation of Avalokitesvara. This form is most favored by the Gelukpa order of Tibetan Buddhism, and in this manifestation Mahakala is considered to be the fierce and powerful emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.

2024年7月7日 · In Hinduism, Mahakala is a fierce form of the god Shiva and the consort of the goddess Mahakali. He is prominently worshipped in the Kalikula sect of Shaktism. Temples dedicated to Mahakala Bhairava, a form of Shiva, are found in India and Nepal.

Among the various forms of Mahakala, the most revered one is the six-armed Mahakala; the “swift-acting lord of pristine awareness.” He is considered a wrathful emanation of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara and is the principal protector of the Shangpa and Kagyu lineages.