Item: Vajrayogini (Buddhist Deity) - (Naropa Tradition)
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1700 - 1799 |
| Lineages | Sakya, Ngor (Sakya) and Buddhist |
| Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton |
| Collection | Asian Art Museum of San Francisco |
Classification: Deity
Appearance: Semi-Peaceful
Gender: Female
Vajrayogini according to the tradition of Naropa as followed in the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism.
Vajrayogini, is a representation of complete buddhahood in female form. Classified as Wisdom or 'Mother' Anuttarayoga Tantra the practices originate with the Chakrasamvara Cycle of Tantras. Although found in a variety of forms, she is common to all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. In this particular form she is a special teaching passed down from the lineage of the Indian mahasiddha Naropa through to the Sakya School. This form is also popular within the Gelugpa Tradition.
Guru Lineage: Vajradhara, Vajrayogini, mahasiddha Naropa, Pamtingpa, Sherab Tseg, Mal Lotsawa, Sachen Kunga Nyingpo, Sonam Tsemo, Dragpa Gyaltsen, Sakya Pandita, Chogyal Pagpa, etc.
Jeff Watt 8-2005
Collection of Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
Buddhist Deity: Vajrayogini (Main Figure)
Buddhist Deity: Vajrayogini, Khechara (Naropa Tradition)