Material:Ceramic

Size: Maximum diameter of about 10 cm, height of about 9.5 cm

Two-Armed Mahakala (Black Deity)is one of the important protectors in Tibetan Buddhism, especially revered in the Karma Kagyu lineage. Mahakala has multiple manifestations, including two-armed, four-armed, and six-armed forms, with the two-armed Mahakala being the most common image.

The origin of Mahakala can be traced back to the Hindu god Shiva (Mahadeva) and in Tibetan Buddhism, is regarded as an emanation of Vajradhara (Primordial Buddha). The two-armed Mahakala is considered a wisdom protector, possessing the accomplishments of a tenth-stage bodhisattva and is the wrathful manifestation of Chakrasamvara (Wheel of Supreme Bliss).

Offering to the two-armed Mahakala in Tibetan Buddhism holds profound benefits and meanings, especially for practitioners. Here are some key benefits and meanings:

### 1. **Elimination of Obstacles and Negative Karma**

The primary function of the two-armed Mahakala is to remove various obstacles and difficulties on the path of practice, including internal afflictions and external hindrances. Offering to him can help practitioners clear karmic obstacles, making their practice smoother.

### 2. **Enhancement of Protective Power**

Mahakala, as a protective deity, can shield practitioners from evil forces. Through offerings and practicing his rituals, practitioners can enhance their own protective power, gaining more protection on their path of practice.

### 3. **Cultivation of Wisdom and Compassion**

The two-armed Mahakala represents wrathful wisdom and also helps practitioners cultivate compassion. By offering to him, practitioners can learn how to transform their internal afflictions and anger into beneficial wisdom and compassion.

### 4. **Accumulation of Merit**

Offering to the two-armed Mahakala is also a way to accumulate merit. This can not only help practitioners advance in their practice but also lay the foundation for future achievements.

### 5. **Purification of the Mind**

In the process of offering to Mahakala, practitioners continuously reflect on their actions and mindset, which contributes to the purification of the mind and self-improvement.