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Mahakala
Mahakala mask (1997), Lynne Conrad Marvet. (buckram and acrylic paint, molded on a clay form) (mask © Lynne Conrad Marvet 1997) Mahakala is the chief
dharmapala, that is, protector of the Buddhist teachings. He represents the four energies of pacification, attraction, magnetism and repulsion. His wrathful expression is the energy
of cutting through powerful obstacles. Mahakala protects the practitioner from deceptions and from distractions. His third eye represents the wisdom of omniscience. The five skulls represent
victory over the five emotional obscurations.This mask is based closely on the traditional Mahakala masks used in Tibetan ceremonial and performance art. To high resolution mask of the Eight Auspicious Symbols |
