About Trakpo Sumtril

In Tibetan, Trakpo Sumtril means the ‘Three Wrathful Ones.’ It refers to a practice that combines three deities into one:

• Vajrapani, representing the power of the Buddhas
• Hayagriva, representing their compassion
• King Garuda, representing their wisdom

Trakpo Sumtril has many benefits but he is mainly a healing deity who can protect us from harm, obstacles, malevolent spirits and illnesses such as cancer, heart conditions, epileptic fits and other naga-related diseases. He can also assist with the quelling of epidemic plagues, purify impure places afflicted by supernatural interferences, and increase lifespan.

In particular, Vajrapani helps us gain greater affinity with the tantras in general. His practice also blesses people with unclear minds due to old age or other infirmities, individuals who lack confidence, and practitioners who are unstable in their Dharma practice.

At a glance, Trakpo Sumtril looks similar to Vajrapani — dark blue in colour with one face and two arms. He raises a golden five-spoked vajra in his right hand, and his left hand is in a threatening mudra at the level of his chest. He wears a tiger skin loincloth and stands amidst a wisdom fire with his right leg bent and his left outstretched.

His yellowish-brown air rises upwards, amidst which appears Hayagriva represented by a green horse head. Above the horse head is King Garuda, with a white body, three eyes and a vajra beak. His wings are made of swords and between his two turquoise horns is a burning gem. He holds the four types of nagas in his hands and eats them.

Further Reading

• Trakpo Sumtril – Three Deities in One
• The Buddha of Power: Vajrapani
• Extremely Secret Hayagriva
• Who is Garuda? (video)
• Trakpo Sumtril Retreat Instructions