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The Dalai Lama Lineage through the Himalayan Arts

2
Oct
2021
Art, Himalayan Art
is the most recent in the huge line of lraders of branch of . He is considered to be an exemplification of or , the of , and thus the defender of . are realized beings inspired by a wish to realize for the advantage of all sentient beings, who have vowed to be reborn within the planet to help humanity. In 1578 the Mongol ruler Altan .
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Samantabhadra Mantra Banner

15
Jun
2021
Mahāyāna, Mantras
(: ; lit. "Universal Worthy", "All Good") is a who is linked to practice and . In , he the Triad with and the Majur. He is the patron of the and is said to have taken the 10 great that form the foundation of a bodhisattva, according to the Avatamsaka . Who is Samantabadra? In , Samantabhadra is a bodhisattva (-to-be) who .
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The 9 Vehicles of Nyingma Tradition By Alak Zenkar Rinpoche

20
May
2021
Rinpoche, Vajrayāna
Our teacher, the fourth guide of this fortunate eon, the incomparable lord of sages, Sakyamuni, gave infinite as means to enter the of the causal and resultant vehicles, in accordance with the particular temperaments, spiritual faculties, and attitudes of disciples. Nevertheless, they may all be included within the three vehicles, which, in turn, may be further subdivided into nine successive stages. The General says: The ultimate definitive vehicle Certainly appears as three in number: The .
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Tibetan spiritual leader – Lama Dragpa Gyaltsen

15
Sep
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Vajrayāna
Dragpa Gyaltsen was a and the third of the Five Patriarchs of . He was also known as the of the famous . Dragpa Gyaltsen was a Tibetan spiritual leader and the third of the Five Sakya Patriarchs of Tibet. He was also the guru of the famous Sakya Pandita. Dragpa Gyaltsen was born in 1147. Dragpa Gyaltsen is known as rje Btsun Grags pa Rgyal mtshan in Tibet. Jetsun Drakpa .
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Interpreting Indian Adept Avadhutipa – Maitripa

5
May
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Avadhutipa is also known as Maitripa who is an important figure both in and . It is through him that and ’s crucial on nature, the Uttara , became widely followed in . He also transmitted the esoteric aspect of buddha nature, embodied in the , which treat the topic of in great detail and provide a wide range of progressive, highly-refined . The life of the Indian .
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Depicting Tsangyang Gyatso Thangka

20
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
and Tsangyang Gyatso were born in 1683. The Sixth Dalai and Tsangyang Gyatso were perhaps the most popular Dalai Lama. The discovery of Tsangyang Gyatso was kept a secret by the regent until the of the was complete. Tsangyang Gyatso was in no way a model of his predecessor The Great Fifth. Tsangyang Gyatso enjoyed the life of a layman and is best known for his .
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Amitabha Buddha Statue Painted Face

Interpreting Buddha of Immeasurable Life – Amitabha Buddha

20
Apr
2020
Buddhas, Vajrayāna
is also known as celestial who described in the of the school of . is the principal buddha in the sect, a branch of Buddhism practiced mainly in East . According to these Amitabha's scriptures, Amitabha possesses infinite merits resulting from good deeds over countless past lives as a named Dharmakara. The Viability of Amitabha buddha In this section, we are going to learn about the viability .
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Interpreting Bodhisattva Samantabhadra Buddha

20
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is known as Universal Worthy is a in associated with practice and . Samantabhadra is most commonly described as a bodhisattva himself, although some Buddhist traditions, namely the Nyingmapa, regard him as a primordial in indivisible union with his consort Samantabhadri. The Life of Samantabadra Buddha In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Samantabhadra Buddha. After that, we will learn the short etymological .
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Lama Teacher Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje

Explaining Lama Teacher Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje

20
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje was known as of the Drukpa school, well known for his and said to have been an emanation of . The Viability of Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje In this section, we are going to learn about the viability of Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje. And after that, we will learn about the short etymological description. Etymology of Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje is known as Rgod tshang pa mgon po rdo rje .
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Interpreting Buddhist Deity Ksitigarbha

3
Mar
2020
Culture, Deities, Dharma
is also known as primarily revered in East Asian who is usually depicted as a in the Orient. Ksitigarbha is known for his not to achieve until all are emptied.  Therefore, Ksitigrabha is also regarded as the bodhisattva of hell-beings. The Life of Ksitigarbha In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Ksitigarbha, after that, we will present the short etymological description of the .
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