This introduction to the various deities of Dorje Shugden's mandala illustrates the many ways in which he can assist us, through the Five Families...

The thirty-two deities of Guhyasamaja’s mandala are represented in the mandala of Dorje Shugden, and each of these beings is an emanation of Dorje Shugden himself. This introduction to the various deities of Dorje Shugden’s mandala illustrates the many ways in which he can assist us, through the Five Families of Dorje Shugden as well as through his entourage – the Nine Mothers, the Eight Guiding Monks and the Ten Youthful and Wrathful Deities.
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The sun of all Conquerors’ wisdom emanating as wrathful Manjushri; who bestows all attainments of the four activities as wished …
- Kyabje Dagpo Kelsang Khedrub
When you do Dorje Shugden’s retreat, because he is no other than Manjushri, all of Manjushri’s seven types of wisdoms …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
Manjushri in angry form, You are the hero in terrifying role. Main of my powerful war gods, You are the …
- H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche
When we practise the sadhana of Dorje Shugden, we are indirectly practising the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa as well …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
If we sincerely wish to experience the benefits of relying upon Dorje Shugden, we must rely upon him constantly over …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
The Dharmapala (Dorje Shugden) is real and he is the emanation of Vajrapani. From the Thousand Buddhas, he is the …
- H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
Though gone to the state of the Sugatas countless eons ago, To benefit the teachings and migrators in whatever form …
- Kyabje Dagpo Dorje Chang
In the middle of a whirling palace of black wind, is the Great King with a body red-black in colour, …
- Sakya prayer
Dorje Shugden and the Deities of his mandala are the same nature as the Deities of the body mandala of …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Among all the Dharma Protectors, four-faced Mahakala, Kalarupa, and Dorje Shugden in particular have the same nature because they are …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
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Alice Tay
Posted on October 3, 2017 #1 AuthorThank you for sharing this clear explanations of Dorje Shugden’s mandala.
Dorje Shugden is embodies enlightened qualities because he is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha, Manjushri. Therefore, by looking its mandala, it plant seed of blessings in our mindstream. Once we learn and know his mandala and functions, it will be easier for us to do his visualizations.