About Chakras

Tibetan chakras are traditional protective talismans/amulets that contain miniature mandalas and circular mantras of a specific Buddhist deity. Called sungkhor in Tibetan, which literally means “protection wheel”, each mandala is folded in a prescribed manner, accompanied by recitations of prayers and mantras. It is then wrapped with colourful strings to create a unique handwoven design.

Finally, the completed chakra is consecrated by lamas and monks to invoke the deity’s energy and blessings. As a result, chakras of different deities have specific benefits based on the enlightened quality that is typically associated with that particular Buddha-deity.

About Yamantaka

Yamantaka is the ferocious tantric emanation of Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. He grants powerful protection against the most fearsome spirits, black magic and curses. It is believed that invoking Yamantaka’s energies causes horrifying spirits to literally drop their weapons and flee.

Yamantaka’s blessings can purify the most negative karmas that we have committed in this and previous lives, cutting the cause for us to suffer tremendously in future. As an emanation of the Buddha of Wisdom, he is also incredibly powerful for increasing our study and understanding of Dharma.

On a deeper level, Yamantaka offers a profound and quick method to achieve higher attainments. In particular, his practice utilises anger as a method to purify our delusions. Keeping him close will plant seeds of highest awakening in our mindstream and create a connection to receive his practice in the future.

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• Tsem Rinpoche on Chakras