#samvara

[hinducosmos]

Chakrasamvara Gilt Copper Figure of Chakrasamvara. Nepal, 15th/16th Century. 8 5/8 in. (22 cm) high (via Bonhams)

The vision of Twelve-armed Samvara in ecstatic, dance-like embrace with his consort Vajravarahi is one of the most exquisite subjects in Vajrayana Buddhist art. Meaning "Wheel of Bliss" in Sanskrit, the union of the two deities is known as Chakrasamvara, as represented in this near-complete example.

The deities embody the attainment of the Highest Yoga Tantra tradition (Anuttarayoga Tantra) and Tibetan Buddhism's supreme ideal: the skilled union of perfect wisdom (Vajravarahi) and compassion (Samvara).

[kailasanath]

Samvara and Vajravārāhī

Tibet

Kaolinite, circa 12th Century CE

Ashmolean Collection, Oxford

[samvaraspiritual]

Happy Chinese/Tibetan New Year to all who celebrate!

Well wishes for an abundant, dynamic, and ever-elevating new year to all on this ring-of-fire eclipse, from the Ring of Fire 🙏🏽

[samvaraspiritual]

Every troublemaker presents a spiritual crossroads: Will you descend into reaction and karma, or rise to wisdom and compassion?

The choice determines not just the outcome of the conflict, but the evolution of your consciousness.

[concupiscience]

[booraystrife]

Fifty-cent bin find. Book is a little cheesy but not as bad as some of the @virgincomics stuff I’ve read. I like the art. @shekharkapur #devi #comics #samvara (at Championship Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AfWbLgYkk/?igshid=1fuuvzkrob755

[blacksaga]

Samvara Supreme Bliss

[hinducosmos]

Saṁvara in his Śrīcakra aspect 19th century. Tibet. Pigment on fabric. The double god, Hevajra - Saṁvara, holds a special place in all Tibetan monastic schools. Here, Saṁvara (in Tibetan, bDe-mchog) is shown in his most common aspect, that of Śrīcakra. (via Galerie Christophe Hioco)