Buddhist Deity: Achala, Chandamaharoshana

Achala Iconography Page

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Videos:
- Chandamaharoshana
- Achala: The Immovable One
- Achala & Fudo-myoo: Key Topics for a Comparison Study

Lobpon Sonam Tsemo (1142-1182) of Sakya wrote a long commentary on Achala which touches on many of the topics of the Chandramaharoshana tantra believed to be translated by Dragpa Gyaltsen of Yarlung (1242–1346) circa 1310.

Lineage of Teachers:
'Vajradhara, Krodha Achala, Acharya Nagarjuna, Mahasiddha Shavarishvara , Acharya Nagabodhi, Shakya Rakshita, Dharmakirti, Rinchen Zangpo, Rinchen Jungne, Dragpa Gyaltsen, Rolpa'i Dorje, Yeshe Gyatso, Nyima Sengge, Shakya Sengge Gyaltsen, Pandita Nagkyi Rinchen, Kunkhyen Rongton Shakya Gyaltsen (1367-1449), Je Lodro Chokyong, Panchen Shakya Chogden (1428-1507), Je Sanggye Oser, Jonang Kunga Drolchog (1507-1566), Dratongpa Lhawang Dragpa, Jetsun Taranata, Rinchen Gyatso, Lodro Namgyal, Ngagwang Trinle, Drubwang Kunkhyen Wangpo, Rigdzin Tsewang Norbu, Situ Chokyi Jungne, Lochen Tsewang Kunkhyab, Karma Dedun Tendzin, Karma Osel Gyurme, Karma Ngagwang Yontan Gyatso, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Loter Wangpo.' (Gyu De Kun bTus, folio 77).

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Jeff Watt [updated 4-2024]

Achala (Buddhist Deity)
Chandamaharoshana (with consort)