About 8 Auspicious Symbols in Buddhism – Ashtamangala

21
Nov
2018
Culture, Design, Dharma, Gods, Hinduism, Symbols, Vajrayāna
The eight are called as in and bkra-shis rtags-brgyad in . These are the most well-known group of and are traditionally listed in the order of: A A A A A right-spiraling white An or ‘’ A A 8 Auspicious of Early Originally the eight auspicious symbols formed an early .
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The Detail History of Prayer Flags

2
May
2018
Dharma
The hoisting of flags to ensure good fortune is one of the many customs within the nomadic communities of that have changed very little for several thousand years. However, the meaning of this ritual has gradually evolved from being of militaristic to significance. Origin of That the original use of flags in Tibet was militaristic is illustrated by the term Ru-dar or . Ru refers to the gathering of nomads before moving .
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Buddhist Ritual Items and Symbols

14
Apr
2018
Culture, Dharma, Symbols
is one of the most established world that has ever seen. Over the great expanse of , it has quietly established its own set of symbolisms – that are as old as time itself. This is only but with all the religions of the civilized world. And as such, many of these are considered recognizable icons of and . The more prominent symbols .
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Tibetan Buddhist Prayer flags

4
Apr
2018
Culture
and bear auspicious , deities and protectors, invocations, prayers and other mantras. Tibetan for centuries have been hoisting with a very strong devotion and belief that the sacred flags thus hoisted will bring the hoister and those in vicinity , , peace, good health, long life, and prosperity. Prayer flags are generally hoisted on high places like hilltops, mountains, roof, and outside of a house. .
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Description of the Kingdom of Shambhala

3
Apr
2018
Biography, Culture
Descriptions of the kingdom of are based both on literature said to emanate from Shambhala itself and by later commentators, mainly , who claimed to have visited the kingdom in the material realm, on an etheric plane, in dreams, or by some other means. As the descriptions will make clear, this is not of “historical” Shambhala; i.e., a country that once existed in the - continuum recognized by Western historiography—for instance, the kingdom .
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