Heruka
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.
Definition
According to a tantra:
- He stands for great compassion.
- Ru means the absence of gathering.
- Ka means not abiding in anything whatsoever.[1]
In the Zindri, Khenpo Ngakchung says that, according to Patrul Rinpoche, heruka means "one in whom absolute space (he) and primordial wisdom (ka) are united (ru)."[2]
Notes
- ↑ Quoted in Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö, Yeshe Saldrön.
- ↑ Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang, A Guide to the Words of My Perfect Teacher (Boston: Shambhala, 2004), p. 275.
Further Reading
- Padmasambhava & Jamgön Kongtrul, Light of Wisdom, Vol. 1 (Hong Kong: Rangjung Yeshe, 1999), p.64-65 & 170.