Dorje Shugden’s iconography is a roadmap to Enlightenment and illustrates well the deity’s enlightened nature and how he helps practitioners overcome their outer, inner...

The iconography of an enlightened being is a roadmap to Enlightenment, communicating not only the function of the deity but also serves to invoke a certain awareness in the minds of practitioners. Therefore, every detail of a deity’s form, from their stance and posture to the implements they carry, their mounts, and their mudras are in fact teachings in themselves.
Dorje Shugden’s iconography is no different and illustrates well the deity’s enlightened nature and how he helps practitioners overcome their outer, inner and secret obstacles.
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You will have no choice in the future but to practice this protector [Dorje Shugden]; there will come a time …
- H.H, the 16th Karmapa
We need to recognise that all Buddha’s wisdom appears in the aspect of Manjushri, that he in turn appears in …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Robes of a monk, crown adorned with rhinocerous leather hat, Right hand holds ornate club, left holds a human heart, …
- H.H. the 5th Dalai Lama
The one clothed in blue, Lord of Secrets, in charge of all the Tantras, Showing a worldly form in order …
- Kyabje Serkong Dorje Chang
Of course, Lama and I practiced Dorje Shugden for many years. That was always the main thing that Lama did …
- Lama Zopa Rinpoche on Lama Yeshe
Born from cells of the father, King of Obstructors, And the supreme mother, Queen of Existence, One whose body mandala …
- Kyabje Dagpo Dorje Chang
To Lama Dorje Shugden, In places where people are wild and untamed, You assist and protect me. You show reasons …
- the current incarnation of Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen
Understanding our nature, Great Wisdom Being Dorje Shugden please hold us close to your bosom as an only child to …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
You are the fierce and mighty Dorje Shugden, Who sustains tenpa and tenzin like son, And swiftly fulfills all four …
- H.H. the 31st Sakya Trizin Kunga Lodro
Tagphu Dorje Chang went to Tushita Heaven to get the initiation for Dharmapala [Dorje Shugden] from Lama Tsongkhapa. Two different …
- H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
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Alice Tay
Posted on October 27, 2016 #1 AuthorDorje Shugden is an emanation of Manjushri and therefore when we study his iconography is actually practising the teaching of enlightenment Buddha.
When we learn and understand the iconography of DorjeShugden, pray and practice faithfully, all things around will increase and getting better.
Datuk May
Posted on May 29, 2017 #2 AuthorTo understand the iconography of Protector Dorje Shugden is to facilitate our visualisation when we say our daily prayers to our Protector.
From my personal experience, understanding the iconography of Dorje Shugden propels and enhances my trust and faith in Him.
During my times of dire need for protection and calming of my mind in face of adversity, visualising Dorje Shugden in front of me had always help to balance my fear through trust of assistance forthcoming.
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Mandlenkosi Khali
Posted on January 18, 2020 #3 AuthorI am truly sorry for the passing of Dear Teacher Tsem Rinpoche and I believe that he left a deep impression on the hearts of all of us who somehow came across him and the way he taught Holy Dharma. As for the those closest to him I am sorry for your loss and I hope that you will be reunited with him according to the Merits he bestowed. Thank you Mani