Ghandhapa

Ghandhapa or Ghantapada (T. dril bu pa) the 'Celibate Monk' or the 'Celibate Bell-Ringer' was one of was one of the Eighty-four Mahasiddhas of India important in the transmission of Chakrasamvara practices.

Ghantapa is one of the few Indian adepts that is included in most systems of the Eighty-four Mahasiddhas. Ghantapa is associated with the Chakrasamvara cycles of practice and is included in the formula of three siddhas known as the 'lu nag dril sum.'

Teachers

• Vajrayogini
• Dombi Heruka
• Lalitavajra
• Darikapa

Alternate names

• Ghantapada (dril bu pa)
• Vajraghantapada (rdo rje dril bu pa)
• Ghantapa

External links

• Ghandhapa, Rangjung Yeshe Wiki
• Indian Adept: Ghandhapa, Himalayan Art Resources

• TBRC RID: P8895
• TBRC RID: P0RK285