Why is Mahakala associated with miracles and protection in Tibetan Buddhism? What do crows, three men in black, black dogs, black horses and black wolves have to do with Black Mahakala? How can wrathful Black Mahakala be considered none other than Chenrezig, Avalokiteshvara, the Lord of Compassion? In this short documentary, we answer these questions, and more, and end with a magnificent chanting of six-armed Mahakala's mantra by Yoko Dharma!

Crows, black dogs, wolves, horses and the "Men in Black" are recurring themes in many Tibetan Buddhist legends of Mahakala.

Mahakala is so well loved as a Protector that he is often simply called "The Great Black" and "The Lord."

Having a dream featuring a crow or black horse or black wolf is considered highly auspicious by many devout followers of Black Mahakala....
Full story of his miracles, followed by his Mantra chanted by the amazing Yoko Dharma!
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