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and bells, called “Ghanta” in , are used in ceremonies. See also singing . A bell hangs at the gate of many Hindu and is rung at the moment one enters the temple.

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Appearances and Identifications of Vajrapani

7
Jul
2021
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is one of the earliest and most recognizable characters of . He is known for carrying a  scepter and being a close attendant to the historical according to the Mahayana . In , Vajrapani is entrusted to safeguard all of the literature and in this regard, he is known as Guhyapati – the Lord of Secrets. Different of Vajrapani Vajrapani manifests in a variety of forms and looks, ranging .
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All about Guhyasamaja Tantra

1
Jul
2021
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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 (Jnanapada) Lineage. There are three principal iconographic of Guhyasamaja; Akshobhyavajra (blue), (orange), and .
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Sitatapatra – Goddess of the White Parasol

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May
2021
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is known as a protector against supernatural danger in . She is venerated in both the Mahayana and traditions. She is also known as Sitatapatra. Sitatapatra is a powerful independent deity emanated by from his Usnisa. Sitatapatra is known as   Dug Kar mo in . and Sitatapatra is also known as The , Crown Ornament of the in English. of Sitatapatra Sitatapatra is white in .
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The 9 Vehicles of Nyingma Tradition By Alak Zenkar Rinpoche

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May
2021
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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 .
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6th Karmapa – Tongwa Donden

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Feb
2021
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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, .
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Explaining Buddhist Deity Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara

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Jan
2021
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Shristhikantha is a meditational form of Avalokiteshvara. Avalokiteshvara is a originally arose from the Sutrayana tradition of , and later as a tutelary deity of the tradition. Life of Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara,  after that, the short of Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara itself. Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara is the bodhisattva of surrounded by fifteen emanated from .
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Describing Buddhist Deity Vajrayogini in the form of Vajravarahi

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Jan
2021
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appearing in the form of is one of the most popular female deities found in all traditions of . In this guise, she actually has either a single boar’s face, or two faces or heads, two or more hands, and legs, red, yellow, or black in color, standing in a dancing posture, or both legs down. Vajravarahi Vajrayogini is accompanied by 24 , Chakrasamvara above, and two monastic figures .
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All you need to know about Brahmarupa Mahakala

7
Dec
2020
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Brahmarupa is the outer form of Chaturmukha Mahakala.  He is the special protector of the and the 2nd main protector of the School. Brahmarupa, a benign form of the wrathful deity Mahakala, is shown as a bearded nomadic ascetic, sitting on a corpse, wearing a bone apron, and holding a thighbone trumpet and a skull cup. A protector of the Sakya school of , he is credited with introducing .
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How singing bowls are made in Nepal?

30
Oct
2020
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For many centuries, sound and are used as a that helps to promote and . The singing is one of the primary instruments for this purpose created by mankind. These are and spiritual bowls made from metals when hit creates thoughtful and heavenly sound. This sound repeats as if the is demonstrating upon one’s beautiful soul. singing bowl – Sound Healing Singing Bowl is additionally referred to as .
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