Thangka of Vajrakila and Diptachakra, late 19th century, 33 3/8 x 20 7/16 in. ( x cm) (image), Ink colors and gold on sized cotton, Tibet, 19th century, In Tibetan Buddhist practice, buddhas and bodhisattvas can express both benevolent and wrathful sides. Vajrakila is a wrathful form of the Cosmic Buddha Vajrasattva, a purifying force who valiantly tramples obstacles on the path to enlightenment. Vajrakila is shown in the center, in union with the female deity Diptachakra, who represents wisdom. The focal meditational deity is surrounded by 10 miniature Vajrakila images

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