6 Armed Mahakala

six armed mahakala

Six-armed Mahakala is an emanation of Avalokitesvara, the buddha of compassion, indicating the wrathful and protective qualities of compassion.

This deity grants protection from external and internal interferences and assists in the development of one’s Dharma practice.

The Six-armed Protector is the special protector of the Shangpa Kagyu tradition and its practitioners to the present day.