About Heruka

Heruka Chakrasamvara is the ferocious emanation of Buddha Shakyamuni. His profound practice is one of the highest tantras in Buddhism, and is the only one (along with Vajrayogini's) whose effectiveness increases as the times degenerate further.

With a majestic light-body of dazzling dark blue radiance, Heruka embodies the great bliss of inner transformation, the liberation from ignorance. He has four faces and twelve arms, representing the attainment of enlightenment through the abandonment of the twelve dependent-related links of Samsara and gaining the realisations of the four doors of liberation. In union with his consort Vajrayogini, they ultimately represent the union of wisdom and compassion, or Emptiness and Bliss, which leads directly to the enlightened mind.

As a tantric Buddha, Heruka uses the negative qualities within us as a means of achieving enlightenment — redirecting our negative energies and transforming them into qualities that benefit others. His presence calms our immediate environment, grants protection and swiftly increases merits, wealth, attainments and general harmony.

Further Reading

• Heruka, Vajra Yogini, Dakas and Dakinis
• Heruka’s eye | 胜乐金刚之眼
• H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche on the Heruka Body Mandala
• Twenty-Four Holy Places & Eight Great Charnel Grounds

• Material: Copper, gold plated
• Height: 255 mm (10-in)
• Width: 210 mm (8.3-in)
• Depth: 110 mm (4.3-in)
• Weight: 3.2 kg (7.1 lb)