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35 Buddhas of confession

7
Feb
2020
Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
The are known from the of the Three Heaps, popular in .  35 Confession Prayer This confession prayer is very well known in the tradition. Among English-speaking followers, it is commonly referred to as the “Thirty-five Buddhas Confession Prayer.” The Thirty-five Buddhas are special confession buddhas who, while , made special to assist others to overcome their negativities. Its actual title is the Sutra of Three .
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The power of all Buddhas – Vajrapani Krodha

11
Jan
2021
Art, Deities, Himalayan Art, Vajrapani, Vajrayāna
Krodha has five according to a lineage. Vajrapani Krodha is known as a wrathful meditational deity. Vajrapani Krodh is representing the power of all . The reverse of the of Krodha Vajrapani is decorated with a drawing of a to represent the of all ones. Each of the figures of human teachers and is mar marked with the three letters, ' ah hum', representing the  .
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Top 50 Buddhist Temples in Thailand

25
Nov
2019
Culture, Dharma, Monasteries, Temples, Theravāda
The main in Thailand is . is practiced by more than 95% of the population in Thailand. There are around 30,000 in Thailand. Thailand is a country and the here play a very active part in everyday life. Thai’s come to them to pray to for things such as or , they also come to make merit and speak with the . The structures themselves have .
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5 forms of Manjushri

Depicting 5 Forms of Manjushri Thangka

29
Aug
2019
Art, Deities, Himalayan Art, Manjushri
Wutaishan Mountain in is considered special for the deity/. According to oral and Chinese literature, it was who first talked about the five different of . 5 forms of are represented on each of the five peaks: central and four directions. The Five Manjushri forms are not depicted in a consistent manner. There are many iconographic differences appearing between the various be they central figures or .
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Buddha Mandala

Top 5 Buddha Mandalas – For Meditation & Tantric Practice

29
Nov
2018
Dharma, Mandala
is a piece of . In the and , art often takes as a form. In , mandala or is known as a spiritual and in and , that represents the . Mandala is taken as and also as an of fully realized beings or deities. Buddha Mandala with 5 Dhayni Buddhas This painting shows the life of Buddha. Buddha mandala is an art either made .
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Highest Price Mandala – Rakta Yamari worth $45 million

19
Mar
2018
Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
There has been a record that a was sold for $45 million. The is the artwork from . How much was the sold? In the year 2014, there was an auction held in Hong Kong for the and different other artworks. The tapestry was sold to a Shanghai tycoon for $45 million (HK$348 million) at auction in Hong Kong. when seen from a distance the thangka is a shade of red and gold .
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Five Tathagatas

Dhyani Buddhas | Pancha Buddhas

10
Jan
2018
Deities, Dharma, Gods
 are believed to have taken birth after Adibuddha. There are namely,  , , , and . The word Dhyani is originated from the root word , meaning . They are not separate figures like Gautam , or other but are derived from the Sanskrit dhyana, meaning “meditation.” The are also called Jinas (“Victors” or “Conquerors”). They are not historical figures, like , but abstract figures that symbolizes .
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Interpreting Buddhist Elder Bakula

24
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Bakula is also known as the Elder from the set of 16 great . Bakula is typical of the group of arhats and advance in age. The Life of the Bakula In this section, we are going to learn about the life of the Bakula. And we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Bakula itself. Etymology of Bakula Bakula is known as  Sthavira Bakula in . Earlier, we learn about the life of the Bakula. .
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Chinese Early Qing Dynasty "Water and Land Ritual" Painting, 17th Century

Buddhist Rituals – A captivating fusion of materiality and spirituality

7
Oct
2023
Culture
have long been a subject of fascination and inquiry. They encompass a rich of practices, from and chanting to and ceremonies. Beyond their surface, these are deeply intertwined with materiality, forming a complex and meaningful relationship that merits exploration. On the surface, emphasizes detachment from the material world, yet its rituals employ material objects and sensory experiences to enhance the spiritual journey. This apparent contradiction is a central .
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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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