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Lineage of Rechungpa.
Lineage Transmission:
Buddha Vajradhara -> Vajrapani ->
Indian Mahasiddhas -> -> -> Lama Walachandra ->
Rechungpa brought to Tibet -> after number of Lineage Holders
-> -> Yongzin & Choegon
Vajrapani is a Bodhisattva who represents the
Power of all the Buddhas. He is the tantric aspect of the
enlightened mind, transforming the energy of negative emotion into
active wisdom and magical perfection. He symbolizes the
indestructible Vajra-mind of all Buddhas, their power to defeat. He
is the 'Lord of Secrets' (Tib: Sangwe Dagpo) - the keeper of all
the Tantras of Vajrayana Buddhism.
His body is dark blue in colour with a serpent
garland around his neck, adorned with golden bracelets, silk
scarves and ornaments of jewels and bone, and wears a lower garment
made up of tiger's skin. He stands in the midst of a raging fire.
His right hand holds a sky-iron Vajra, with which he conquers the
planetary influences; and his left hand showing the subjugation
mudra at heart level. His expression is wrathful with three eyes
and a rolling tongue. Trampling upon the corpse of ego, his left
leg is extended and his right leg slightly bent.
The Transcendent Conqueror, Vajrapani is a
means of accomplishing fierce determination and symbolizes
unrelenting effectiveness in the conquest of negativity and
transforms it into the path of spiritual fulfillment.
Vajrapani practice is excellent to burn away
afflictive emotions and obscuration. Through Vajrapani practice,
one obtains the power to defeat and overcome the mundane and
spiritual challenges including naga sickness and other grave
illnesses. This attainment is incredibly powerful in helping
other.
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