Chana Dorje (Sanskrit: Vajrapani) takes a wrathful form to subdue enemies of Buddhist teachings. Additionally, praying to him helps with the negative energy that comes from one of the three poisons: ignorance, attachment, and aversion.

He is the protector of Gautama Buddha and he symbolizes Buddha’s power. His right hand holds a dorje (Sanskrit: Vajra), a powerful weapon uses thunderbolts to strike down enemies of the dharma (teachings of Buddha). Chana Dorje is roughly translated as “diamond thunderbolt weapon in hand.” Additionally, he controls nagas which protect rivers and lakes.