What does "wrath" mean in Tibetan Buddhist art? Wrathful figures are among the most striking images in Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist art. With bulging eyes, fangs, and swirling flames, they can appear fierce—even frightening—at first glance. But these figures are not expressions of ordinary anger. As scholar Annabella Pitkin (annabellapitkin) explains in the "Wrath" issue of Spiral magazine, wrathful deities “wear anger’s costume,” transforming destructive emotions into protection, clarity, and compassionate action. Rather than representing rage, wrathful imagery reflects a deeper Buddhist idea: even powerful emotions like anger can be transformed into wisdom and care for others. Want to learn more about wrathful imagery in Tibetan Buddhist art? 🔗 Read the full article in the "Wrath" issue of Spiral magazine via the link in bio. 🌀 #HimalayanArt #BuddhistArt #ArtHistory #MuseumEducation _______ Black Cloak Mahakala; Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Hima...