Vajrapani with a definition of the

with a definition of the creature

holding various implements

they took on a religious significance

but also round or square

and are now commonly found depicted in various forms

Vajrapani with a definition of theVajrapani is regarded as the personification of power and the guardian of the tantric teachings of the Buddha. In time out of mind he was assigned the task of vanquishing a demon known as Nagpo Tsalak and was blessed with a name that literally means Conqueror of the Four Quarters. At that time he also swore to uphold the teachings of the thousand buddhas for this entire eon. He is said to have many pure lands, accessible to the few who know the paths