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Assembling a Ganjira for the Sravasti Abbey’s Buddha Hall

22
Nov
2023

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The Ratnasambhava Mantra Banner

The Ratnasambhava Mantra Banner

27
May
2021
Mahāyāna, Mantras
is the yellow of the southern quarter. His name means "jewel born". His emblem is the Ratna jewel, symbolizing the , the highest value of the . The is Ratnasambhava tram.. Who is Ratnasambhava? Ratnasambhava is one of and or 's (or "Five Buddhas"). Ratnasambhava Mantra The mantra of Ratnasambhava is om Ratnasambhava tram. Siddham Mantra of Ratnasambhava Siddham Mantra of Ratnasambhava Uchen Mantra of Ratnasambhava Tibetan Uchen Mantra .
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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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Yellow Zambala

JAMBHALA (Yellow Kubera), Mantra, and its Mandalas

1
Jan
2018
Deities, Jambhala
, the is the form of the . As  Yi-dam is called Jambala, probably from the Jambhara (Lemon) which he carries in the right hand. He is little giant and prosperous looking. He holds the bag of money and coins. His crown may contain an image of . Like Kubera, he is attended by a mongoose that vomits jewels. There is a white form of Jambhala holding a trident and scepter. .
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Emanation of Padmasambhava – Dorje Drolo

16
May
2022
Art, Dharma, Himalayan Art
is a wrathful emanation from the group of Eight Main Manifestations. Dorje Drolo the fierce manifestation of known as Diamond Guts. Dorje Drolo is one of the Eight Manifestations of . He assumed this manifestation in in in order to bring the local deities and guardians under his control. Dorje Dorolo is known as gu ru rDo-rje gro-lod in .  Dorje Dorolo is also known as Guru .
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All about Guhyasamaja Tantra

1
Jul
2021
Art, Himalayan Art, Vajrayāna
Guhyasamja is one of 's most fascinating, difficult, and essential personalities. It combines various important , into one sculpture. It is predominantly is call Akshobhayavajara which is the form of Akshobhaya buddha. Guhyasamja is the foremost meditational deity of the Method-father class of . Guhyasamaja has two main traditions, the Arya () Lineage, and the Jnana (Jnanapada) Lineage. There are three principal iconographic of Guhyasamaja; Akshobhyavajra (blue), (orange), .
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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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Deity and Divinities of Nyingma Tradition

21
May
2021
Deities, Vajrayāna
Tradition is the old school of is the name given to the followers of those original translations of the of the into . The Nyingma teachings are divided into the Long Transmission (Tib. ring gyü) of the and the Short Transmission (Tib. nyé gyü) of Terma; other teachings were received by directly in Pure Visions (Tib. dak nang) from or , in experiences or in dreams. Particular to .
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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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6th Karmapa – Tongwa Donden

19
Feb
2021
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
The birth of the 6th , Tongwa Donden (1416-1453), at Ngomto Shakyam near Gon in east , was marked by many auspicious signs. One month later, carried by his mother as she went begging, he became highly excited when their path crossed that of Ngompa Chadral, a student of the fifth Karmapa. When Lama Ngompa Chadral asked who he was, the child smiled and replied “I’m the unborn, free from all names, places, and .
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