Sukkhasiddhi – the Lady of Bliss
Sukkhasiddhi (Main figure)
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(Top to bottom): Sukkhasiddhi and Dorje Shugden
Deity: Sukkhasiddhi Vajra Yogini (Sanskrit)
Alternative names: Kha Drod Kar Mo (Tibetan); Sita Kechari (Sanskrit)
The Vajra Yogini Tantras originally arose from within the Chakrasamvara Tantras and across time as well as great lineage masters, there have arisen various Vajra Yogini lineages like the Naro Kechari, Maitri Kechari and Indra Kechari traditions. Of these, the white Sukhasiddhi Vajra Yogini is a lesser-known lineage of Vajra Yogini that stems from within the Shangpa Kagyu lineage.
The name Sukkhasiddhi implies a connection between Khyungpo Naljorpa and his Indian yogini teacher, Sukhasiddhi. She is in the unique posture of revealing her secret organ in the manner akin to giving birth. This represents the emphasis of this lineage on powa (mind transference) to a pure land. This is a special practice of death meditation that prepares the practitioner to eject their mind to a pure land which, in the case of Vajra Yogini, is known as Kechara Paradise.
Deity: Dorje Shugden (Tibetan)
Alternative name: Vajra Rudra (Sanskrit)
Dorje Shugden is an emanation of the Buddha of Wisdom, Manjushri. He took the form of a Dharma Protector in order to safeguard the Buddha’s teachings, especially the important teachings on the Middle Way View. Reminiscent of Manjushri’s form, Dorje Shugden carries a meandering sword and rides a snowlion that represents the fearlessness of a fully enlightened Buddha. Thus, he has great strength to overcome obstacles of the body, speech and mind, and create suitable conditions for our spiritual practice to flourish. Furthermore, he carries a jewel-spitting mongoose and a vajra hook to symbolise that he has the tremendous ability to bestow wealth and resources.
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Beautiful thangka of Sukhasiddhi an Indian teacher of Vajrayana Buddhism, a yogini and master of meditation. She was a mother of three sons and three daughters expelled from due to her generosity. she once gave a stranger the only food in the house who came begging at their door. She wandered to Oḍḍiyāna as she considered it as, the land of dakas and dakinis, where she she met Virupa, a mahasiddha who became her guru. Inspiring story behind this beautiful thangka of Sukkhasiddhi and Dorje Shugden, who is an emanation of the Buddha of Wisdom, Manjushri.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.