Mahakala (on black base) ” which were to be

” which were to be revealed later when the time was right

the presence of these two deities in this composition is very significant since along with Amitayus

The mysteries surrounding their origin

Natural teak wood

Once in the distant past

Mahakala (on black base) ” which were to beThis form of Mahakala is called bernagchen, he is personal proctor of the Karmapas the heads of the karma kagyu tradition. His name literally means The Black Cloak it was 2nd Karmapa Karma Pakshi (1206 1283 CE), who introduced the practice into the karma kagyu tradition. The practice itself originated from the Revealed Treasure or Terma Tradition of the Nyima Tradition. Mahakala Bernagchen is also considered to be one of the special protectors of the