About Black Dzambala

A manifestation of Buddha Akshobhya, Black Dzambala is sometimes called the chief of the five forms of Dzambala. As a wealth deity whose practice emphasises the activity of wrath, he can benefit anyone suffering from extreme poverty and the most dire situations.

On a worldly level, he can bring material resources, success and help us overcome financial difficulties. He purifies bad luck and obstacles, prevents theft, bad debts and loss of wealth, and grants happiness and the fulfilment of wishes. His practice also brings spiritual riches, helping us overcome emotional poverty, miserliness, greed and the inability to give or share.

Sometimes known as Kubera, the Hindu God of Wealth, every part of his form represents increase and growth, from his stout pot-bellied body indicating wealth to the jewel-spitting mongoose in his left hand signifying the ability of his practice to bear fruit. He holds a skull cup (kapala) in his right hand and wears a snake necklace.

Further Reading

• The Lords of Wealth: 5 Forms of Dzambala
• DZAMBALA - Buddha of Wealth by Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
• Is Wealth Evil?

• Material: Copper, gold plated
• Height: 85 mm (3.3-in)
• Width: 56 mm (2.2-in)
• Depth: 25 mm (1-in)
• Weight: 0.11 kg (0.24 lb)