Mahakala (on black base) tibetan art stitched together with Mongolian horsetail

stitched together with Mongolian horsetail

being easy to transport

The Norbulingka tote features an appliquéd sea monster stitched on both sides

' the Three Longevity Deities

Mahakala (on black base) tibetan art stitched together with Mongolian horsetailThis 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