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The '''heruka''' ([[Wyl.]] ''he ru ka'') is a masculine deity, wrathful or semi-wrathful, who represents the dynamic union of [[compassion]] and [[skilful means]]. | The '''heruka''' ([[Wyl.]] ''he ru ka'') is a masculine deity, wrathful or semi-wrathful, who represents the dynamic union of [[compassion]] and [[skilful means]]. In the [[Nyingma]] tradition the term is often used to refer specifically to [[Chemchok Heruka]] or [[Yangdak]]. | ||
==Further Reading== | ==Further Reading== | ||
Revision as of 07:14, 20 June 2009
The heruka (Wyl. he ru ka) is a masculine deity, wrathful or semi-wrathful, who represents the dynamic union of compassion and skilful means. In the Nyingma tradition the term is often used to refer specifically to Chemchok Heruka or Yangdak.
Further Reading
- Padmasambhava & Jamgön Kongtrul, Light of Wisdom vol. 1, Rangjung Yeshe Publications, 2004, p.64