Palden Lhamo

Palden Lhamo, or Remati, is a prominent female deity in Tibetan Buddhism. She is considered a wrathful protector and an influential figure in the Tibetan pantheon.

Palden Lhamo is often depicted riding a mule and wearing a crown made of human skulls, a staff made of a human spine, and riding a mule. Her ferocious appearance symbolizes her ability to destroy obstacles and protect practitioners from harm.

Palden Lhamo is particularly revered in the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism. She is considered one of the principal protectors of the Gelugpa tradition and is often invoked for help in overcoming obstacles and dispelling hostile forces.

In addition to her protective role, Palden Lhamo is also associated with the practice of Chöd, a unique form of meditation and ritual where practitioners symbolically offer their bodies to gain insight into the nature of reality and develop compassion.