Practices of Arya Sitatapatra (White Umbrella Deity) eBook

by FPMT

Overview

The White Umbrella Deity, [Skt. Sitatapatra, Tib. gdugs dkar] is a powerful female deity. She has a thousand heads, arms, and legs, and has eyes on the palms of each of her hands and soles of her feet. Her two main hands hold a white umbrella and a Dharma wheel, and her other hands hold a multitude of weapons.

The White Umbrella Deity is relied upon for protection; healing illness; dispelling interferences, spirit possession, and harmful forces; quelling disasters; averting obstacles; and bringing auspiciousness.

Practices of Arya Sitatapatra (White Umbrella Deity)is a collection of two practices:

- The Supreme Accomplishment of Sitatapatra
- Praises and Repelling Practices of Sitatapatra.

Translated by Joona Repo.

2021 edition.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940165081965
Publisher:	FPMT
Publication date:	11/08/2021
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

The FPMT is an organization devoted to preserving and spreading Mahayana Buddhism worldwide by creating opportunities to listen, reflect, meditate, practice and actualize the unmistaken teachings of the Buddha and based on that experience spreading the Dharma to sentient beings. We provide integrated education through which people’s minds and hearts can be transformed into their highest potential for the benefit of others, inspired by an attitude of universal responsibility and service. We are committed to creating harmonious environments and helping all beings develop their full potential of infinite wisdom and compassion. Our organization is based on the Buddhist tradition of Lama Tsongkhapa of Tibet as taught to us by our founder, Lama Thubten Yeshe and our spiritual director, Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche.