Herukas
deity single tradition · 1
Herukas are Buddhist forms of Bhairava, considered fierce deities and yidams (tantric meditational deity) in Tibetan Buddhism. They are associated with the transformation of anger and hatred into understanding. They are also known as Vajrabhairava, Mahākāla and Yamantaka.
Relationships
- aspect of
- Bhairavas
- co occurs with
- Mahākāla, Yamantaka, Vajrabhairava
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“The various buddhist forms of Bhairava (variously called Herukas, Vajrabhairava, Mahākāla and Yamantaka) are considered fierce deities and yidams (tantric meditational deity) in Tibetan Buddhism.”
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