Wrathful figures in Tibetan Buddhist art can look terrifying at first glance. But in tantric traditions, wrath can function as wisdom — a way of engaging directly with fear, ignorance, and attachment. In this five-part video series, we’re taking a closer look at “Vajrabhairava with Consort Vajravetali,” an 18th–19th century gilt copper sculpture from Mongolia that is a powerful example of wrathful imagery in Tibetan Buddhist art. Follow along as we examine the iconography of these deities and explore what wrathful imagery teaches about wisdom. This series is based on the article “Wrathful Wisdom: Vajrabhairava” by Elena Pakhoutova, senior curator, Himalayan Art at the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, published in the “Wrath” issue of “Spiral” magazine. #BuddhistArt #HimalayanArt #WrathfulWisdom #TantricBuddhism ___________ Vajrabhairava with Consort Vajravetali; Mongolia; 18th–19th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.25.1 (HAR 68853)