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Deities in Buddhism

Introduction to Deities with Examples
Tenga Tulku Rinpoche, on Amitabha
Amitayus, longevity aspect of a Buddha
Medicine Buddha (Sangye Menla)
Medicine Buddha & "Drop of Amrosia"
Maitreya, future Buddha
The 16 Arhats or Lohan
The Bodhisattvas
Origins of Chenrezi (Avalokiteshvara) by the late Bokar Rinpoche.
Manjushri
Vajrapani
Vajrasattva
Who are the "Fat Buddhas" ?
Wrathful Deities
" includes Lokapalas -- The 4 Kings or Guardians of the Directions. 
Mahakala
Chakrasamvara (Heruka)
Yamantaka
Pehar
About Female Deities in Buddhism includes an extensive list.
Tara
21 "Taras" or Praises toTara
the epithets of Tara
life of Nangsa Obum
Palden Lhamo
Achi Chokey Dolma
Saraswati

 

Dakini Central: What is a khandro? Dakini defined.
Orders and kinds of dakini
"Dark" dakini
Valkyrie
Japan's  Foxy Lady
Wisdom Dakini
Bliss Queen: Yeshe Tsogyal
Shakti
64 "yoginis" (Hirapur temple)
Shaman & Guide
dakini references in China
These pages also include references to human dakinis such as
Machig Labdron
Ayu Khadro

 

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