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.

Further Reading

• Padmasambhava & Jamgön Kongtrul, Light of Wisdom vol. 1, Rangjung Yeshe Publications, 2004, p.64