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4. Antique bronze statue from Tibet, depicting Heruka. Tibet bronze Height: 2.2" | 5.5 cm, Width: 2" | 5 cm |
Antique bronze statue from Tibet, depicting Heruka. Heruka (Tibetan: khrag 'thung) or "blood drinker", is the name of a category of wrathful deities, enlightened beings in Vajrayana Buddhism that adopt a fierce countenance to benefit sentient beings. Herukas represent the embodiment of indivisible bliss and emptiness. They appear as yidam or meditational deities in tantric sadhana, usually placed in a mandala and often accompanied by a yab-yum consort. Detail: Closeup view. Detail: Side view. |