Video: Vajrakilaya — Vajrasattva’s Angry Face of Great Love protecting you from the 5 poisons and 8 Dangers
In Buddhist symbolism how can an angry face of terror and wrath actually represent the Face of Great Love? Why would an enlightened Buddha, dedicated to peace, manifest as an angry, fanged figure engulfed in flames, and wielding weapons? Is it possible that what looks like hatred is actually the sharpest instrument of compassion? In the next few minutes, we will peel back the apparently terrifying mask of Vajrakilaya to reveal the “Great Glorious Vajra Youth” and discover why his wrath is the ultimate expression of Bodhichitta, compassion and love.
Video:
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – The Fierce Face of Compassion
1:22 – Your True Inner Enemies (The 5 Poisons)
2:45 – The “Angry Dog” Story: Wrath as Protection
4:10 – Transforming Anger into Wisdom
5:35 – Vajrakilaya as Your Spiritual Protector
7:15 – The Phurba: Cutting Through Illusion
8:40 – Meditation for Immediate Peace
10:25 – Teachings from Garchen Rinpoche
12:00 – How to Practice in Daily Life
13:30 – Dedication of Merit
To the untrained eye, Vajrakilaya, also known as Dorje Phurba and Vajrakumara, appears frightening. In fact, this deity is the “sharp weapon” used against our own worst enemies: the demons of craving, hostility, envy, greed, and ignorance.
He is not “angry” in the worldly sense. His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche teaches us that the deity’s heart essence is nothing other than love and affection in his book on Vajrakilaya. The very nature of his pledge to sentient beings is loving-kindness, which manifests through various skillful means.
Key Benefits Highlighted:
Protects your mind from negativity
Cuts through anxiety and fear
Transforms anger into wisdom
Creates a shield of compassionate energy
Removes obstacles to peace and success
Practical teachings for daily life
RESOURCES:
- PAINTING of VAJRAKILAYA (used in symbol description) by the amazing Laura Santi: https://laurasanti.com/
- Vajrakilaya: A Complete Guide with Experiential Instructions
- by Kyabje Garchen Rinpoche on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3NZtqjy
- Vajrakilaya FULL PUJA and 1 Hour of Mantra (strict Sanskrit) Audio only (Video coming soon!) from @3GemsBand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2hho1AvlTo
- Vajrakilaya Mantra 1 Hour (Mantra only) Video by Buddha Weekly Band led by Hrishikesh Sonar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFdUz6oDto8
- Vajrakilaya FULL PUJA and 7 minutes of mantra (strict Sanskrit) Audio only (Video coming soon!) from @3GemsBand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJMCmzfbKgM
- The Practice of Vajrakilaya by by Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3LVvtVh
- The Dark Red Amulet: Oral Instructions on the Practice of Vajrakilaya by Khenchen Sherab (Author), Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal (Author) (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3M73hyJ
- Documentary on Vajrakilaya (Buddha Weekly): Vajrakilaya Buddha documentary: Cutting the 3 poisons with the sharpest weapon, plus chanted mantras https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k8eb87bpao
- Garchen Rinpoche introduces Vajrakilaya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUDtfzoPKho
- Garchen Rinpoche introductory teachings on Vajrakilaya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6acF6geJB7U&t
- Garhen Rinpoche online Empowerment of Vajrakilaya (with a translator to English): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8PMMY7VHEE
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Lee Kane is the editor of Buddha Weekly, since 2007. His main focuses as a writer are mindfulness techniques, meditation, Dharma and Sutra commentaries, Buddhist practices, international perspectives and traditions, Vajrayana, Mahayana, Zen. He also covers various events.
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