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Tantra Classification: Kriya (Vajra Family)

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The Vajra Family is divided into five of the eight categories:

1. [1] Buddha of the Family: Akshobhya
- Arya Sarvakarmavarana Vishodhani Nama Dharani [p401, Toh 743] mandala
- Akshobhya Sadhana nama [Toh 2653] mandala

2. [2] Lord of the Family: Vajrapani
- Bhutadamara Tantra [p404]
- Vajravidarana Nama Dharani [p408, Toh 750] mandala 1, mandala 2 & mandala 3
- Arya Vajrapani Nilambaradhara Vajrapatala Nama Tantra [Toh 499] mandala

3. [3] Mother of the Family: Vajrajitana
- Vajrajitanala Pramodhaninama Dharani [p408]

4. [5] Wrathful Deity of the Family: Amritakundali
- Amritakundali Amritahridaya Dharani [p755]

5. [6] Messengers of the Family: Mahabala & Vajratunda
- Mahabalanama Mahayantra [p416]
- Vajratundanama Nagasamaya [p411]

Kriya Tantra: 1. Tatagata Family | 2. Padma Family | 3. Vajra Family

Collection of All Tantras - all three families: Mandalas

Jeff Watt [updated 4-2020]