Mahakala (on black base) the presence of these two
Baker’s notes & crumb story
Description
the presence of these two deities in this composition is very significant since along with Amitayus
Evoking life on the move
A wrathful halo of fire surrounds her
Amber is an exceptional kind of gemstone that has several unique properties that distinguish this magical stone from others
Once in the distant past
Mahakala (on black base) the presence of these twoThis form of Mahakala is called bernagchen, he is personal proctor of the Karmapas the heads of the karma kagyu tradition. His name literally means The Black Cloak it was 2nd Karmapa Karma Pakshi (1206 1283 CE), who introduced the practice into the karma kagyu tradition. The practice itself originated from the Revealed Treasure or Terma Tradition of the Nyima Tradition. Mahakala Bernagchen is also considered to be one of the special protectors of the