Himalayan Art Resources

Indian Adept: Eighty-four Mahasiddhas (Numbered Systems)

Mahasiddha Systems

Subjects, Topics & Types:
- Description
- Confusions
- Others...

Unique Textual Systems:
- Abhayadatta System (84)
- Vajrasana System (84)
- Shrisena (Palde) System (84)
- Sakya/Shalu System
--- Buton Rinchen Drub (84)
- Padampa Sanggye System (100/50)

Unique Mural Systems:
- Konchog Ling Cave, Mustang (84) (Loosely following Vajrasana, murals)
- Gyantse Monastery (84) (murals)
- Drigung System (84, West Tibet/Ladakh, murals)
- Dunhuang (84, Xixia/Tangut Caves, murals)
- Alchi System (murals)
- Others...

Videos:
- What are Mahasiddhas: Question 1
- What is 'Mahasiddha' in Buddhist Art: Question 2
- Eight Siddhas
- Mahasiddhas: Three Groupings
- Mahasiddha Videos Page


Eight Siddha System: All Traditions
Eighty-four Mahasiddhas:

Jeff Watt [updated 8-2022]

(*The images below are only a selection of examples from the links above).