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6
Dec
2023
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Dharma Art: Drawing Shakyamuni Buddha Face

4
Jul
2023

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Namkhai Nyingpo Thangka Painting from 19th century

19th century Painting of Namkhai Nyingpo 

17
Oct
2022
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
'i Nyingpo one of the twenty-five disciples of , is depicted with long-life implements. Other details of this nineteenth-century from Kham suggest from 's story of and Dorje Tso. Namkhai Nyingpo is performing a long-life ritual in this . He holds upraised in the right hand an arrow of and a scepter. In the left hand, a is held close to the heart. In the sky above, at the .
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All you need to know about Thangkas

15
Jul
2022
Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
A , variously spelt as thangka, tangka, thanka, or tanka, is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk appliqué, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. Thangkas are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up when not on display, mounted on a textile backing somewhat in the style of Chinese scroll paintings, with a further silk cover on the front. So treated, thangkas can last a long time, but because of their delicate nature, .
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Over life-size figure of the bodhisattva Padmapani, cave 1, Ajanta Caves, 5th century

Different types of Buddhist paintings

15
Jul
2022
Art, Himalayan Art, Mandala, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
Buddhist originated in the north of the Indian subcontinent, in modern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the earliest survivals dating from a few centuries after the historical life of Siddhartha Gautama from the 6th to 5th century BCE. are visual art produced in the context of Buddhism. It includes depictions of Gautama Buddha and other Buddhas and bodhisattvas, notable Buddhist figures both historical and mythical, narrative scenes from their lives, , and .
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Goddess of Wealth & Abundance – Vasudhara

7
Jun
2021
Art, Dharma, Himalayan Art, Theravāda, Tibetan paintings
is named Shiskar Apa in Lahul and Spiti. She is comparable to the in and Tai folk and Bhumidevi and in . She is also known as Goddess of  and Abundance. Who is Vasudhara? Vasudhara (Tib. Norgyunma), the of money, , and abundance, is a of riches, prosperity, and abundance. She is revered in many Buddhist countries and is depicted in and .
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Shakyamuni Buddha Mantra and Chants

8
Apr
2021
Mantras, Thangka, Tibetan paintings, Vajrayāna
Siddhartha Guatama , also often referred to as Sakyamuni, was a spiritual teacher upon whose lessons the foundations for were formed. He is regarded as the Supreme Buddha and is the first individual to be visualized. Despite some confusion from those who do not follow Buddhism, it is important to note that the Buddha was not considered to be a . He was rather a mere human, like the rest of us, who was .
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Explaining Lama Teacher Jamgon Kongtrul

20
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
is known as Jamgon Kongtrul the Great, was a scholar, poet, , physician, terton, and polymath. He was one of the most prominent of the 19th century.  The life of the Jamgon Kongtrul In this portion, we will learn about the life of the  Jamgon Kongtrul. After that, we will present the short etymological description of the Jamgon Kongtrul itself. Etymology of Jamgon Kongtrul Jamgon Kongtrul is known as jam mgon kong sprul blo .
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Interpreting Guhyasamaja

20
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
Guhyasamaja is also known as Akshobhyavajra. Guhyasamaja is also known as the foremost tutelary deity. Foremost tutelary deity is the Method-father class of . The life of Guhyasamaja In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Guhyasamaja.after after the short etymological description of the word Guhyasamajaa itself, and finally, we will highlight the . Etymology of Guhyasamaja Guhyasamaja is known as Gsang ’dus rtsa rgyud in . Guhasamaja is one of the .
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Explaining Padmasambhava – The fierce Guru Dragpo

2
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
is also called fierce . Padmashamvara is from the Terma Revealed. Padmashamvara is from Treasure Lineage of Nyang Ral Nyima Ozer 1124-1192. The life of Padmasambhava In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Padmasambhava. After, that we will learn the short etymological description of the word Padmasambhava itself. Etymology of the Padmasambhava Padmasambhava is known as Byung Gnas in . Earlier, we learn about the life of Padmasambhava. Now we were going .
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All you need to know about the types of Thangka Paintings

28
Mar
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
The origin of or may be attributed to the Nepalese responsible for creating a number of special metal and wall- as well as in . Realizing the great demand for icons in Tibet, these artists, along with and traders, took with them from not only metal sculptures but also a number of manuscripts. To better fulfill the ever-increasing demand Nepalese artists initiated a .
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Explaining Ancient Sridevi (Dudsolma)

16
Feb
2020
Art, Dharma, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
Shri is not one entity or personality. Depending on the form of Shri Devi she could be a wrathful emanation of a number of different deities such as Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo is the wrathful form of Sarasvati. Some of Shri Devi with four arms such as Dudusolma are the wrathful form of Shri . There are dozens of different variations and forms of Shri Devi. Shri Devi wrathful with one face and .
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