From the initiation text of the white Sarsvati cycle. She can also be Brahma's wife, just as she is Manjuśrī's consort. These goddesss have a busy schedule!Mandarava wrote:
Namdrol where do you get the info that Saraswat is Shiva's wife? Can you quote it please as tradtionally she is viewed as the wife of Brahma.
http://www.sanatansociety.org/hindu_god ... aswati.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
What is the source, is it a Dudjom ter?pemachophel wrote:Lama Dawa teaches a dag-nang Lakshmi Protector practice that includes Ganesh as one of Lakshmi's retinue.
pemachophel wrote:Adamantine,
No, it is Lama Dawa's own pure vision of a couple of summers ago at his retreat land in Lansing, IA.
Yup, I just discovered this but I forget the Tibetan name she carries... hopefully someone else can fill in.Konchog1 wrote:Is Durga present in Tibetan Buddhism?
According to some, Palden Lhamo (Sri Devi or Mahakali, the consort of Mahakala) is the equivalent of Durga.Konchog1 wrote:Is Durga present in Tibetan Buddhism?
I heard someone ask the same question from a Tibetan Lama and the answer was: "Put it on your altar, Ganesh is the commander of Maras so it's useful to have him there."Jangchup Donden wrote:How is Ganesh viewed in Tibetan Buddhism?
I was recently given a (rather nice) jeweled painting of him and was wondering what to do with it.
Can someone clarify this statement ? Does that mean that by using that mantra, any other non-buddhist mantras become buddhist and brings realization?'Oh Ananda, when any son of noble family, daughter of noble family, monk, nun, lay man or lay woman goes to a place of worship other than where the Three Jewels (are worshipped) or enters the palace retinue of a king and practices the mantras (recited in that place) and begins with this Essence of Ganapati-Ganesvara all one's tasks will be accomplished. Have no doubts about it.
The answer to your first question is no.Destiny wrote:Can someone clarify this statement ? Does that mean that by using that mantra, any other non-buddhist mantras become buddhist and brings realization?'Oh Ananda, when any son of noble family, daughter of noble family, monk, nun, lay man or lay woman goes to a place of worship other than where the Three Jewels (are worshipped) or enters the palace retinue of a king and practices the mantras (recited in that place) and begins with this Essence of Ganapati-Ganesvara all one's tasks will be accomplished. Have no doubts about it.
I have another question: there is a clear connection between White Mahakala (Gonkar) and Ganesh - or at least that's what I've understood.
If one practice white mahakala sadhana, do you think that if one recite the usual ganesha mantra (om gam ganapataye namaha) his practice will be enhanced?
And what is the connection between the Tso Dak that are under Gonkar's feet and Ganapati? To be more precise, what are the tso dak and their role in Vajrayana buddhism?
Thanks
If they are exactly the same thing, why in the sadhana of Gonkar there are 2 (two) Tso Daks under the feet of Gonkar? In the sadhana I have, these Tso Daks are also called "Lords of Demons".Tshogs bdag is Tibetan for Ganapati.
As for your first question, as far as I know, no.Destiny wrote:Is there a similar sadhana in other lineages (ex. Shangpa) where one takes the form of Gonkar/White Mahakala while commanding Ganapati?
I'm asking this questions because of a dream i had last night.
If they are exactly the same thing, why in the sadhana of Gonkar there are 2 (two) Tso Daks under the feet of Gonkar? In the sadhana I have, these Tso Daks are also called "Lords of Demons".Tshogs bdag is Tibetan for Ganapati.
I'm also interested to know if we can consider these Ganapatis part of Gonkar's wordly entourage. In that case the torma would be offered to them, also.
In the sadhana I have there are two Tso Daks. Also in the pictures one can find online one usually sees two Tso Daks. That's why I was confused and thought that Tso Dak was not exactly Ganesh, but something like a class of beings linked to him.In general, in the White Mahākala sadhana of Shangpa there is only one Ganapati.
Destiny wrote:In the sadhana I have there are two Tso Daks. Also in the pictures one can find online one usually sees two Tso Daks. That's why I was confused and thought that Tso Dak was not exactly Ganesh, but something like a class of beings linked to him.In general, in the White Mahākala sadhana of Shangpa there is only one Ganapati.
