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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Shugden QuotesView all
I am grateful to my friends/students always. Therefore I think always how to repay their kindness in this life and …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
Dorje Shugden always advises to take refuge in Buddha, be aware of karma and basically do unto others what Buddha …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
When you do Dorje Shugden practice, although he appears as a Dharma Protector, realising that his true nature is Manjushri, …
- 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
We received the practice of Dorje Shugden not from an ordinary being, not an ordinary scholar, not an ordinary teacher …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
Sometimes overwhelmed by loneliness, sadness, difficulties, financial hardships and almost giving up hope, I turned to Dorje Shugden many times. …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
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
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
People who have this Shugden initiation and people who practice Dorje Shugden, those people have very great, successful meditation and …
- H.H. Kyabje Zong 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.