Tamer of Nagas: Hayagriva Sangdrup
Hayagriva Secret Accomplishment (Main figure)
(Top to bottom): Hayagriva Secret Accomplishment and Dorje Shugden
Deity: Hayagriva Secret Accomplishment (English)
Alternative name: Hayagriva Sangdrup (Tibetan)
Hayagriva Secret Accomplishment is a form of Hayagriva popularised by the Shangpa Kagyu master Kyergangpa, who received the practice from Guru Rinpoche in a dream. Masters of other schools of Tibetan Buddhism have encouraged the practice, including Lama Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug tradition who found it to be highly efficacious.
The practice of Hayagriva Secret Accomplishment is included in the Sukha Gyatsa series of initiations compiled by His Holiness the 4th Panchen Lama Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen. In this form, he has three faces (red, green and white), six arms, and eight legs trampling on nagas. As such, his practice is considered effective protection against nagas and counters the after-effects of black magic and spells. He is especially beneficial for those suffering from terminal illnesses.
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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Hayagriva Is an extremely wrathful emanation of Amitabha and Chenrezig and Vajravarahi. Making prayers to Hayagriva is a swift and powerful means to overcome negative forces and obstacles including those caused by spirit harms. Its also beneficial to those who suffered from illnesses. A very powerful practice in the tradition of Kyerkangpa who received the practice from Guru Rinpoche in a dream. Beautiful thangka.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.