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	Dharmapala - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Though dharmapalas have a terrifying appearance, they are all bodhisattvas or buddhas- embodiments of compassion that act in a wrathful way for the sake of sentient beings.
		Some of the better known Dharmapalas are: Mahakala in his many forms are emanations of Avalokiteshvara(sometimes related the Hindu god Shiva), ; Kalarupa and Yamantaka are considered emanations of the Buddha of Wisdom (Manjushri), and Kalidewi or Palden Lhamo.
		The main functions of a dharmapala are to avert the inner and outer obstacles that prevent practitioners from gaining spiritual realizations, and to arrange all the necessary conditions for their practice.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dharmapala (333 words)

	Tibetan Art
		Some, like Mahakala, derive from Indian tantrism and were later absorbed into Mahayana, while others are transformations of indigenous or, according to some theories, Bon deities; whatever their origins, these are the hostile gods whom Padmasambhava defeated and then bound over to defend the new faith against all attackers.
		Palden Lhamo: The only feminine Dharmapala, she is as ferocious in aspect as any of them, and brings to mind the Hindu goddess Kali/ Durga.
		She is shown riding a mule with an eye on its haunch, of which the reins are poisonous snakes.
	www.brown.edu /Research/BuddhistTempleArt/TibetanArt8.html (969 words)

	Traditional Benefactors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Known as Dharmapalas, “Dharma Protectors,” these deities are important in the Himalayan Buddhist pantheon as powerful guardians of the Buddhist Dharma.
		These wrathful benefactors are both propitiated for the most mundane of motivations as well as invoked to aid the practitioner in removing the spiritual obstacles in the attainment of the enlightened state.
		As benefactors, Dharmapalas truly serve as manifestations of compassion, and both their wrathful attitudes and the symbolic weapons they hold are directed against the obstacles of Buddhism, allowing spiritual advancement.
	kaladarshan.arts.ohio-state.edu /exhib/circleofbliss/Benefactors01.html (235 words)

	Wrathful Deities
		That is, the powerful beings sworn to support and protect the Buddha's Doctrine, the worldly-protectors who guard the directions and the wealth of the world, and the regional or field-protectors.
		The eight Dharmapalas, Protectors of the teaching of the buddhas, have this appearance but in fact they are bodhisattvas -- embodiments of compassion that can manifest out of Emptiness to act in an extremely wrathful way for the sake of sentient beings.
		Tibetan, Drag-ched, the dharmapalas or defenders of Buddhism, are the 8 bodhisattvas: Mahakala, Yamantaka, Kubera, Hayagriva, Palden Lhamo, Changpa, Yama, and Begtse.
	www.khandro.net /deities_wrathful.htm (2073 words)

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		Guru, yidam, and dharmapalas; an expanded form of refuge invoked in the vajrayana.
		The dharmapalas and dakinis are also sambhogakaya forms.
		Both yidams and dharmapalas are in their essence inseparable from the guru.
	www.turtlehill.org /glos/r.html (1408 words)

	Sakya Tharpa Ling – H.E. Luding Khen Rinpoche Visit 2005
		Mahakala is the most commonly invoked of all the Dharmapalas (‘Protectors of the Dharma’), being important to all four Tibetan Schools of Buddhism.
		Dharmapalas are the vajra protectors of both exoteric and esoteric refuges.
		On the deeper level Dharmapalas represent the inner energies e.g.
	www.sakya.org.au /helkhenr/index.html (504 words)

	Mirrors of the Heart-Mind - Offerings to Mahakala Essay
		The Dharmapalas are fierce beings whose function is to protect and maintain Buddhist truth, or Dharma, against enemies both internal and external.
		This piece is concerned with the Dharmapala known as Mahakala in Sanskrit and Gonpo in Tibetan.
		The image is composed of a variety of items considered to be "pleasing to the eyes of the deity" spread out in the space surrounding a central position where the attributes and attire of the deity are located.
	kaladarshan.arts.ohio-state.edu /exhib/sama/Essays/CS92.061MahaOfr.html (2888 words)

	T A P S - The Atlantic Paranormal Society.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In the Buddhist religion, Devas are spiritual/celestial beings by nature with bodies or emanations of light or energy.
		They are also known as dharmapalas or dharma protectors.
		These angels are usually shown in physical form and do not interfere with the human world.
	the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com /angelology/religions.html (237 words)

	Handicraft Collection Home- Himalayan Arts, Thangkas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		He is shown with a mongoose in his left hand that regurgitates wish-fulfilling gems.
		Originally, the dharmapalas were unfriendly demons tamed by Padmasambhava and ordered to be the protectors of the Dharma teachings.
		Kubera is also known as the protector or guardian of the cardinal direction north.
	www.handicraftcollection.com /more/himalayan_thangkas.php (926 words)

	Vajrayana: Gothic Buddhism?
		Part of Vajrayana Buddhism is the belief that ancient Buddhist masters were able to tame powerful demons, to bind them to an unbreakable oath to do good and to protect the religion and its followers.
		Although dharmapalas must act benevolently, they are still wrathful beings and enjoy offerings and decorations that appeal to this side of their nature.
		The most important oracle of the most important dharmapala in Tibet, Pehar (see Tibet the RPG) has a palace which is decorated in a demonic theme.
	www.fatesworsethandeath.com /!Tibet/vajrayana_goth.htm (1376 words)

	Black Thanka with Goddess Lha Mo [Tibet] (1983.510.1) \| Object Page \| Timeline of Art History \| The Metropolitan Museum ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In the center of this painting is the terrible blue four-armed goddess Lha Mo, shown riding on her mule.
		She is one of the dharmapalas, the protectors of the faith, and is commonly depicted as a wrathful, emaciated hag.
		She is shown wearing a necklace of severed heads and holds a skull cup brimming with blood.
	www.metmuseum.org /toah/ho/08/ssh/hod_1983.510.1.htm (232 words)

	Penden Lhamo
		The eight Dharmapalas are the native deities of Tibet, later convertedtoBuddhism by an Indian named Padmasambhava.
		Despite the history commonlyattributedto Tibetan Dharmapalas, many scholars believe Penden Lhamo hasher originin the Hindu goddess Kali.
		The Nyingmapasectof Tibetan Buddhism and the Bon“traditional”religion of Tibet also give Penden Lhamo privileged status.Some sects considerher a manifestation of another Dharmapala, Mahakala.Devotees consider Mahakala a manifestation of the bodhisattva of compassion,Avalokiteshvara,therebylinking Penden Lhamo to this important Tibetan deity.
	www.ackland.org /art/exhibitions/buddhistart/students/benroger/index.html (309 words)

	Palden Lhamo Thanka or Thangka Paintings
		Palden Lhamo is one of the Eight Dharmapalas (chos kyo ng), wrathful protectors of the Buddhist dharma, and the only female Dharmapala.
		She is considered the wrathful form of Shri Devi, the wrathful Dharmapalas are usually considered to be Tantric deities.
		The symbols that surround Palden Lhamo, as well as her extensive retinue, are characteristic of Dharmapalas in general with a few additional symbols unique to her important role.
	www.thangkapaintings.com /Content/PaldenLhamoThanka/palden_lhamo_thanka.php (357 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Buddha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Nevertheless, many forms of Buddhism do recognize god or savior figures.
		The technical differences between Buddhas, bodhisattvas, dharmapalas (protector deities), yidams ("tutelery deities"), and "gods" (Sanskrit deva, Tibetan lha) often blur in practical devotion.
		A Tang Dynasty sculpture of Amitabha Buddha, found in the Hidden Stream Temple Cave, Longmen Grottoes, China indicates.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Buddha (823 words)

	The Wrathful Deities of Buddhism - ReligionFacts
		Rather, the wrathful deities are benevolent gods who symbolize the tremendous effort it takes to vanquish evil, the violence that is a fundamental reality of the cosmos and the human mind and protect the faithful by instilling terror in evil spirits.
		In Sanskrit, the wrathful deities are known as dharmapalas, which means "defender of the dharma." In Tibetan, they are drag-gshed, meaning "cruel, wrathful hangman."
		"The dharmapalas are worshiped in the mgon khang, a subterranean room, the entrance to which is often guarded by stuffed wild yaks or leopards.
	www.religionfacts.com /buddhism/deities/wrathful_deities.htm (872 words)

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		Literally, “protector of the dharma.” In Vajrayana Buddhism, a type of deity who protects the practitioner from deceptions and sidetracks.
		Dharmapalas are part of the fabric of the dharma and are not part of the “six realms”.
		Dharmapalas serve and protect the integrity of the teachings and practice) or the Vajrayana transmission) via the four karmas of pacifying, enriching, magnetizing, and destroying.
	www.angelfire.com /journal/cathbodua/EsodictD.html (1328 words)

	Religion in Nepal
		A large thunderbolt, or Vajra as it is commonly referred to, can be seen at the entrance of Swayambhu temple at Katmandu on the top of a long flight steps.
		The former is often depicted with flaming red hair, several arms, legs or heads and three eyes.
		Yidams are tutelary deities often found depicted in thangkas; like their Dharmapala counterparts, they are ferocious deities with many hands and fiercesome weapons.
	www.thamel.com /htms/religions.htm (971 words)

	Angels in World Religions--Judaism Bible Catholic Christian Jesus angels wings spirits halos -- Beliefnet.com
		Devas are spiritual beings by nature--their form is usually described as bodies or emanations of light or energy.
		They are, however, often depicted in physical form, and there are many images of devas or dharmapalas, particularly in Tibetan Buddhist iconography.
		Devas normally do not interfere in human affairs, but as Buddhist teacher Lama Surya Das notes, they have been known to rejoice, applaud, and rain down flowers for good deeds performed in the world.
	www.beliefnet.com /story/104/story_10424_1.html (721 words)

	Himalayan Mercantile - Primitive Figures
		It is carved from some type of heavy hard wood, and has classic Vajrayana Buddhist features.
		The phurba deities show the angry grimace of the dharmapalas or protectors of the Buddhist faith.
		The center grip is expertly carved in a finely detailed dorje - the symbol of the incorruptible Buddha nature inherent in all beings.
	www.himalayan-mercantile.com /rituals/hmr92.html (168 words)

	Dharmapala Figures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Dharmapalas, or protectors of the Buddhist faith, are deities associated with religious traditions and communities.
		The eight Dharmapalas are native to Tibet, who were converted to Buddhism by an Indian named Padmasambhava.
		For two of these Dharmapala figures see the links below.
	www.ackland.org /art/exhibitions/buddhistart/students/nrclark/dharmapala.html (57 words)

	Mahakala - RangjungYesheWiki
		chos skyong mgon po - the lord of dharmapalas, Mahakala [IW]
		chos skyong ma dgon lcam dral - the dharmapalas, Mahakala, Mahakali and their brothers and sisters [RY]
		Wrathful aspect of Avalokiteshvara Mahakalas are the chief dharmapalas, protectors of the Dharma.
	rywiki.tsadra.org /index.php/Mahakala (732 words)

	Beg-tse
		He is covered in chain-mail from head to toe and carries a sword.
		In Lamaism he is one of the divine keepers of the Buddhistic teachings (Dharmapalas).
		Article "Beg-tse" created on 11 May 1997; last modified on 11 May 1997 (Revision 1).
	www.pantheon.org /articles/b/beg-tse.html (42 words)

	Sharchen Imports: Sacred Tibetan Art & Buddhist Practice Items
		Our thangka paintings are individually painted by Tibetan, Bhutanese and Newari artists trained in the Tibetan style.
		We continually stock the most popular deities and gurus, as well as a variety of buddhas, bodhisattvas, dharmapalas (protectors), and yidams (personal deities) as well as the Wheel of Life.
		We also offer a number of smaller, single figure thangkas with brocade mounts at a cost of $82.00.
	www.sharchen.com /product_listing.jsf?section=Thangkas (148 words)

	Statues of Buddhist Wrathful Deities - ReligionFacts
		Rather, they are benevolent deities who symbolize the tremendous effort it takes to vanquish evil, the violence that is a fundamental reality of the cosmos and the human mind and protect the faithful by instilling terror in evil spirits.
		In Sanskrit, the wrathful deities are known as dharmapalas, which means "defender of the dharma." In Tibetan, they are drag-gshed, or "cruel, wrathful hangman."
		Mahakala is a manifestation of the awakened mind.
	www.religionfacts.com /buddhism/store/wrathful_deities.htm (555 words)

	Mindrolling Ceremonies:: Drubchen for the Nine Dharmapalas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This Drubchen is held for three days beginning from the 27th of the seventh lunar month.
		During this ceremony, prayers and various offerings are made to the nine Dharmapalas and other protectors in order to dispel obstacles to the Dharma and sangha.
		Photo: Statue of Six-Armed Mahakala draped in ceremonial scarves (B. Spielman)
	www.mindrolling.org /ceremonies/nineDharmapalas.cfm (64 words)

	Buddhist God, Buddhist Goddesses, Buddhist Practitioner and Buddhist Gurus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In Mahayana Buddhism, the universe is populated with celestial buddhas and bodhisattvas that assist and inspire the Buddhist practitioner.
		Here we have provided the information on the Buddist God, Goddesses like Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Gurus, Yidam Deities, Dakinis, Dharmapalas, Dikpalas.
		Click the link below to get more information about Buddhist God and Goddesses.
	www.himalayanmart.com /buddhistgodgoddesses.php (111 words)

	Refuge Prayer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		PA WO KHAN DRO CHÖ KYONG SUNG MAY TSOK
		I take refuge in the assembly of the dakas, dakinis, and dharmapalas-
		YE SHÉ CHI CHEN DANG DEN PA NAM LA KYAB SU CHIO
	www.rinpoche.com /refuge.html (136 words)

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