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Yab-yum

Yab-yum

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Definition: Yab-yum, two deities in sexual union, is a common theme in Tibetan Vajrayana art. This image represents the union of the masculine principle (upaya) and the feminine principle (prajna). By concentrating on this image, the tantra practitioner fuses the masculine and feminine qualities within himself.
Alternate Spellings: Yabyum, Yab yum
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