The cult of the deity Vajrakila according to the texts of the Northern Treasures Tradition of Tibet (Byang-gter phur-ba)

Tring: Institute of Buddhist Studies, 1993. 8vo, pp. xiii, [1], 271, [1]; full gray cloth, fine. Vajrakilaya is a wrathful form of the Buddha Vajrasattva, a key figure in Tantric Buddhism. He is commonly depicted holding a ritual dagger called a phurba or kīla, which is a distinctive iconographic trait. Vajrakilaya is often shown with multiple faces, six arms, and a crown of skulls, symbolizing his power to overcome obstacles and purify negative forces (AI). Buddhica Britannica Series Continua IV. (Inventory #: 69974)