Sanskrit for “Great Black One”, Mahakala appears in 75 different forms, each an emanation of a different Buddha. Four Faced Mahakala is one of the more popular forms of Mahakala, and he is the emanation of Manjushri, Lord of Stainless Wisdom. He is especially effective for quelling difficulties and obstacles arising from anger and depression.

His four faces and four arms indicate his realization of the four noble truths. One arm brandishes the wisdom sword of Manjushri indicating the sword-like capacity of his practice to cut asunder delusions and obstacles. Another hand wields a tantric staff which ends with a trident, representing the transmutation of ignorance, pride and anger, the root causes of our suffering.

Four faced Mahakala is one of the primary protectors of the Gelugpa sect - he is the main protector of Drepung Loseling Monastery and various Khangtsens in Gaden monastery. As the main protector of the Chakrasamvara tantras, he is invincible in protecting one’s inner space from maras and from outer interferences.

This puja calls upon Four Faced Mahakala's ferocious nature to eliminate all obstacles and forces that hinder the petitioner's spiritual path. Mahakala swiftly responds to heartfelt prayers and destroys anger, depression, confusion and ignorance in order to help one to gain wisdom.

Available in Small and Medium puja sizes, depending on the scale of the problem.

Benefits

• Destroys confusion and ignorance


• Enriches life, virtue and wisdom


• Eliminates obstacles and forces that hinder our spiritual path

More Information

• The Power of Prayers by H.E. Tsem Rinpoche

*Puja costs are determined by the type and size of the pujas, the extent of offerings required, token monetary offerings for the puja practitioners, and to cover the running costs of the monastery/temple.

• Small: Performed by 4 puja practitioners with required puja offerings.
• Large: Performed by 8 puja practitioners with additional puja offerings.
• Normal: Completed within 14 days after confirmation of payment or from date of receipt of all necessary information, whichever is later.
• Express: Completed within 3 days after confirmation of payment or from date of receipt of all necessary information, whichever is later.

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