Ekajati is one of the most powerful and fierce protectors of Vajrayana Buddhist mythology. [1][3] According to Tibetan legends [citation needed], her right eye was pierced by the tantric master Padmasambhava so that she could much more effectively help him subjugate Tibetan demons.

Ekajaṭī or Ekajaṭā, (Sanskrit; Tibetan: ral chig ma. English: One Braid of Hair), also known as Māhacīna-tārā, one of the 21 Taras, is one of the most powerful and fierce goddesses of Indo-Tibetan mythology.

Ekajati embodies a multifaceted presence in Tibetan Buddhism, representing both fierce protection and compassionate guidance. Her name, which translates to “One Whisker,” alludes to her unique and distinctive nature within the pantheon of Buddhist deities.

May 8, 2023 · Who is Ekajati? Ekajati is a prominent figure in Tantric Buddhism and is associated with the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. She manifests the wisdom of all Buddhas and is known for her fierce appearance and role as a protector of …

Ekajati is also an important (3) Protector Deity in both the Nyingma and Sarma (Sakya, Kagyu, Jonang, Gelug) Traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. In the Nyingma Tradition Ekajati is the principal protector for the 'Revealed Treasure' Traditions.

Ekajati (San. “single twisted lock of hair”) is a dharmapali, described as a wrathful mamo or dakini, who is an especially important protectress of the ati teachings. She is dark blue, with a single topknot, one eye, one fang, and one breast.

Oct 24, 2020 · Ekajati Mantra, 108 repetitions loop Natural Dharma Fellowship is an organization of Buddhist practitioners dedicated to the joy of awakening. Our practices emphasize the innate wisdom of one’s inherent being, as taught and transmitted in …

Mamo Ekajati (man mo e mKha dza ’ti) is the non-dual queen – the most inportant of the Ma Za Dor Sum (the three protectors of the Nyingma tradition). There are various spellings of the Sanskrit name Ekajati in Tibetan – either ‘e mKha’ or ‘ye ka’. Either ‘e’ or ‘ye’ mean ‘primordial’.

As ‘Ral gÇigma Ekajati’, she is the pre-eminent protector of the Dzogchen teachings. Here, she is shown as the Guardian of Mantrayana (dPal sNgags kyi srung ma – the Splendorous Protectoress of Secret Mantra) .

In the Sarma, New Traditions of Tibetan Buddhism after the 10th century, Ekajati is represented in all three types, by many different forms in each, accompanied by different narratives depending on the religious tradition and lineage.