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Exploring the teachings of Buddhist Sutras through the 84000 project

Exploring the teachings of Buddhist Sutras through the 84000 project

17
Jul
2024
Literature, Mahāyāna, Sutras
The 84000 project is a significant endeavor in making accessible through meticulous translation and scholarly annotation. Rooted in a deep academic approach, it offers invaluable insights into the diverse of , focusing on texts that span various traditions and themes essential to both novice practitioners and advanced scholars alike. Academic Rigor and Methodology One of the distinctive features of 84000 is its rigorous methodology in translation. Unlike many other projects, it places a strong .
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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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Meditation Practices – To train the attention of mind & teach compassion

19
Aug
2022
Meditation
can be defined as a practice where an individual uses a technique, such as focusing their mind on a particular object, thought or activity, to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Meditation has been practiced since antiquity in numerous religious traditions and beliefs. The earliest records of meditation (dhyana) are found in the Upanishads of Hindu philosophy, and meditation plays a salient role in the contemplative repertoire of Buddhism and Hinduism. Since the .
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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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Top 50 Books of His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama

6
Oct
2020
Dharma, Vajrayāna
The are believed to be an exemplification of or , the of , and therefore the defender of . are realized beings inspired by a wish to achieve for the advantage of all sentient beings, who have vowed to be reborn within the world to assist humanity. His Holiness the Dalai is widely known as ’s preeminent spiritual and teacher, embodying the very best aspirations of this .
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Difference Between Rugs and Carpets

21
Sep
2020
Carpets
As the terms carpet and are inclined to be used identically, there is, in fact, quite a difference between those two. Both Rugs and describe a thick piece of cloth, usually woven from fibers like , wool, jute, and or synthetic materials used for decorative purposes. The patterns or used can differ to a great extent, depending on the region or the year or the method in which the given carpet .
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All you need to know about Handmade Statue Finishing

All you need to know about Handmade Statue Finishing

14
Sep
2020
Statues
life is pleased to provide the service of altering the finishing of the statue, from various colors of oxidation to silver and gold plating services. Chocolate color oxidation finishing Statue of Eakjata This oxidation is an emulation of copper aged more than 100 years. It is the process in which the statue is given artificial oxidation using chemicals. As the color has not been painted in the statue it does not wear off easily. .
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Bon Deity – Shenlha Okar

14
Sep
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is the most important deity in the Yungdrung tradition of . He is counted among the "Four Transcendent Lords". Shenlha Okar Tsog Shing is the field of deities for the accumulation of merit. Shenlha Okar is said to have created the world with the help of nine brother or nine cosmic who appear as war gods or Drala.  He is also considered a god of with many parallels to .
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Interpreting Buddhist Invincible God Ajita

22
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Ajita is the 2nd from the set of 16 great arhats. Ajita is known as ma Pham in , Sthavira Ajita in . The Life of the Ajita Ajita had all the signs of great virtue. He and the daughter of Prasenajit fell in and, even though he was a commoner, Ajita gradually proved his worthiness to the king and they were married. The explained that in a past life they had made .
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