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Associations: main quality is wisdom, dominance over the sky, and the fire element. | Associations: main quality is wisdom, dominance over the sky, and the fire element. | ||
===Deity of protection=== | |||
The Garuda is considered one of the [[three deities of protection]] in some practices. | |||
===Protector of images=== | |||
According to Indian myth the Garuda is the mortal enemy of serpents; Garuda images often depict the Garuda holding a serpent in its arms and beak. | The Garuda is a protector of images and is often found above the head on certain statues. | ||
===Historical context=== | |||
The Tibetan Khyung is somewhat different to the India Garuda inasmuch as it has an origin going back to Tibet's earliest days when it was a vehicle for deities. According to Indian myth the Garuda is the mortal enemy of serpents; Garuda images often depict the Garuda holding a serpent in its arms and beak. | |||
[[Category:Buddhas and Deities]] | [[Category:Buddhas and Deities]] | ||
[[Category:Symbols]] | [[Category:Symbols]] | ||
Revision as of 17:47, 30 June 2007
Garuda – one of the Four dignities, which are mythical animals which represent various aspects of the Bodhisattva attitude.
Garuda symbolizes freedom from hopes and fears, the vast mind without reference point. It is a powerful antidote to the negative influences of Nagas (spirits) which can cause disease and all kinds of harm.
Garuda is daring and fearless and abides in the north. With great strength and power it soars beyond without holding back.
Associations: main quality is wisdom, dominance over the sky, and the fire element.
Deity of protection
The Garuda is considered one of the three deities of protection in some practices.
Protector of images
The Garuda is a protector of images and is often found above the head on certain statues.
Historical context
The Tibetan Khyung is somewhat different to the India Garuda inasmuch as it has an origin going back to Tibet's earliest days when it was a vehicle for deities. According to Indian myth the Garuda is the mortal enemy of serpents; Garuda images often depict the Garuda holding a serpent in its arms and beak.