What Is Deity Practice in Tantric Buddhism? | Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron

Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron breaks down the essence of deity practice in Buddhist tantra—it's not about praying for favors but embodying qualities like fierce compassion and wisdom, whether you're visualizing Chenrezig or Yamantaka. 00:00 Introduction to Deity Practice 00:49 What Is a Deity? 02:48 Overcoming the Idea of Inherent Existence 03:54 The Symbolism Behind Chenrezig's Thousand Arms 06:42 Being Open to Others 07:56 The Power of Smiling 08:14 Deities Put Us In Touch With Different Energies 10:27 Wrathful Deities ___________________ Explore Buddhism at: https://www.studybuddhism.com The Study Buddhism channel features interviews with the world's leading Buddhist masters, practitioners and scholars. We discuss classical Buddhist topics such as karma, rebirth and enlightenment, and also look at Buddhism in the modern world, as well as its compatibility with science and psychology. Like Study Buddhism on Facebook:   / studybuddhism   Listen to guided meditations at:   / studybuddhism   Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / studybuddhism