Heruka and Vajravarahi

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Deity pair
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Tantric_Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism
gptkbp:consort each other
gptkbp:depictedIn Yab-Yum iconography
gptkbp:HerukaAlsoKnownAs gptkb:Chakrasamvara
gptkbp:HerukaIs wrathful male deity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Heruka and Vajravarahi
gptkbp:iconography dancing posture
skull cup
third eye
vajra
flaying knife
crown of skulls
embracing posture
gptkbp:importantFor gptkb:Highest_Yoga_Tantra
gptkbp:purpose spiritual transformation
overcoming obstacles
attaining enlightenment
gptkbp:symbolizes union of wisdom and compassion
gptkbp:VajravarahiAlsoKnownAs gptkb:Vajrayogini
gptkbp:VajravarahiIs gptkb:deity
gptkbp:worshippedIn gptkb:Vajrayana_Buddhism
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yab-Yum_(male-female_union)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7