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[[bstan srung]] - 1) guardians of the teachings/ religion; 2) dharmapalas [wrathful deities who protect the teachings] [IW]
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[[bstan srung]] - 1) guardians of the teachings/ religion; 2) dharmapalas [IW]
 
[[dam can]] - a vow-holder; loyal guardians, samaya-bound, vow-holders. protectors; oath-bound one; ex. {[[chos skyong dam can rgya mtsho]]} means "the ocean of vowed guardians and dharmapalas" [RY]
 
[[nag po chen po]] - Mahakala; great black one. Wrathful aspect of [[Avalokiteshvara]] Mahakalas are the chief dharmapalas, protectors of the [[Dharma]]. They are either black or dark blue in color and wrathful [RY]
 
 
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