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108 Verses Praising Great Compassion By Lama Lobsang Tayang

21
Aug
2023
Avalokiteśvara, Dharma, Vajrayāna
This translation of 108 Verses Praising is of the renowned Lobsang Tayang's . He was a highly esteemed interpreter of the Gelugpa tradition, and his writings cover a wide range of literature, , logic and . About Lama Lobsang Tayang was born in 1867 in the Gobi desert, was renowned for his vast of . He was compared to the Indian pandit Ashvagosha, author of the “50 Verses .
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Marathon Monk art

The Spiritual Athlete’s Path to Enlightenment

3
Jan
2023
Monks
Throughout this world, there are many mysterious and amazing feats that can be found. People are capable of doing most incredible things that we have never deemed possible. Only by truly believing in ourselves can we accomplish what were thought as impossible goals. Marathon of In Mount Hiei of , there can be found a small group of who live in a and can accomplish many remarkable challenges. This mountain had .
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The Historic Sacred Shrines in Surkhet

5
Jun
2022
Dharma, Hinduism
Kakre Vihar is the oldest shrine in Surkhet — several were built by the in the region but most of them have been lost to . Surkhet valley was part of the Khas Kingdom that controlled parts of , and between the 11th and early 14th centuries. The in Jumla District of the Karnali Province was the kingdom’s capital city. However, the Surkhet valley which connects the northern .
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The Stupas of Kathmandu valley – History & splendor

29
May
2022
Buddhas, Dharma, Monuments, Stupas
The of valley are unique in their and cultural relevance. They are a feat of intricate craftsmanship and artistry. From the domes, to the pillar bearing an umbrella to the beautiful doorways and the eyes (painted on most in ) all portray exemplary . Stupas not only remind us of the splendor of the and architecture of the past, they also have great and spiritual significance in .
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The Legend of Manjushree and the Mystical Paleo Kathmandu Lake

15
May
2022
Bodhisattvas, Dharma, Manjushri
meaning “gentle glory” is often perceived as a divine being who brought order to the valley when it was a Paleo Kathmandu Lake, by cutting down the Chobhar gorge, draining out the and making the land suitable for life. Even more intriguing is the way he did it, by using a supernatural armament, a sword of godly might, cutting the valley into two. On the historical side of affairs, there are .
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All you need to know about Bikram Yoga

4
Dec
2020
Yoga
is a system of . Bikram is a type of yoga exercise that is devised by Bikram Choudhury which became popular in the early 1970s. Choudhury attempted to copyright the Bikram Yoga sequence from 2011 but was ultimately unsuccessful. Origin of Bikram Yoga Bikram Choudhury was born in Calcutta in 1944. He began studying yoga in 1969. He arrived in America in 1971 and soon began to teach yoga in resorts .
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What is Setu Bandha Sarvangasana?

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana – Bridge Pose

11
Oct
2020
Yoga
Setu Sarvangasana is a Shoulder-supported bridge or simply Bridge also called Setu Bandhasana. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana is an inverted back-bending in and as exercise. Setu bandha Sarvangasana is one of the basic backbends poses that prepare one for advanced backbend versions. The term is derived from the Setu, meaning "bridge," bandha, meaning "lock," Sarva, meaning "all," Anga, meaning, "limb," and asana meaning "pose."   Of Setu Bandha Sarvangasana The pose .
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Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga – Origin, Benefits and Asanas

30
Aug
2020
Vajrayāna, Yoga
is the tradition most familiar to Western . The term is derived from the ha, meaning "," and tha, meaning "moon." The practice aims to unite the active and receptive qualities represented by each celestial being. Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga. In , hatha yoga is associated with popular tradition with the of the Natha through its founder Matsyendranath. Almost all Hatha yogic texts belong to .
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Interpreting Medicine Buddha

1
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is also known as Prabha Raja. is also called the of Lapis Lazuli or Sapphire Light. The Viability of Medicine Buddha In this portion, we are going to learn about the viability of Medicine Buddha. After that, we will learn the short etymological description of the word Medicine Buddha itself. Etymology of Medicine Buddha Medicine Buddha is called Bhaishajyagur in .  Medicine Buddha is also known as sang Gye men la in .
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Explaining Lama Teacher Tashi Paltseg

28
Mar
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Tashi Paltseg was born in 1359-1424. Tashi Paltseg was born in 9th-century at Holder of Taglung. The life of Tasi Paltseg In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Tashi Platseg, after te short etymological description of the word Tashi Platseg itself. Etymology of Tashi Patseg Tashi Platseg  appointed Taglung Shamar Jangchub Gyatso to the abbacy of Taglung Earlier, we learn about the life of Tashi Platseg. Now, we are going to learn about .
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