# @rubinmuseum on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXfE0FXjwxS
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64578755-rubinmuseum-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-23T19:16:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art (@rubinmuseum) — https://gondola.cc/rubinmuseum

## Caption

Why would wisdom take on a terrifying form associated with death? 

In Buddhist narratives, Vajrabhairava mirrors Yama, the Lord of Death, confronting fear and ignorance at its source to transform death from an adversary into a protector of the teachings. 

Follow along as we take a closer look at the iconography of Vajrabhairava and what wrathful imagery teaches about wisdom. 

#BuddhistArt #HimalayanArt #WrathfulWisdom #WrathfulDeities

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Vajrabhairava with Consort Vajravetali; Mongolia; 18th–19th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.25.1 (HAR 68853)

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wrathfuldeities, buddhistart, himalayanart, wrathfulwisdom

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