TOP 22 articles about Bhutan

About Bhutan

Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.

Bhutan, a kingdom on the ’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.

Emanation of Padmasambhava – Dorje Drolo

16
May
2022
Art, Buddhism, Himalayan Art Leave a Comment
Dorje Drolo 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 .
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1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa Thangka Painting

1st Karmapa Lama – Dusum Kyenpa

2
Jul
2021
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Dusum Khyenpa is known as the 1st . Dusum Khyenpa is the founder of the (Kamtsang) branch of the Tradition. Dusum Khyenpa was born in Kham He served as of after and founded the . He is becoming the seat of the incarnate Karmapa . Dusum Khyenpa was the founder of the school and of its three main monasteries: Kampo Nenang Gon in 1164, .
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Shakyamuni buddha Thangka

Shakyamuni Buddha Mantra and Chants

8
Apr
2021
Mantra, Thangka, Tibetan paintings Leave a Comment
Siddhartha Guatama , also often referred to as Sakyamuni, was a spiritual teacher upon whose lessons the foundations for were formed. He is regarded as the Supreme Buddha and is the first individual to be visualized. Despite some confusion from those who do not follow Buddhism, it is important to note that the Buddha was not considered to be a . He was rather a mere human, like the rest of us, .
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Tibetan Carpet Making Process

History and origin of Tibetan Carpet Production in Nepal

18
Sep
2020
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were specially made by mother upon the birth of a baby girl for Hundreds of years. This carpet and the of was considered the birth of a girl. The of making dates back to some fifteen hundred years but a typical piece from that date is virtually nonexistent lately. Researchers around the world believe that the origin of Carpet weaving was presumably evolved indigenously and in .
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Interpreting Blue Tara Ekajati

21
Jun
2020
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is  Mahacinatara also known as one of the 21 . Ekajati is along with deity is one of the most powerful and fierce of . Ekajati is the protector of secret and “as the mother of the mothers of all the ” represents the ultimate unity.  She is the most important protector of the Vajrayana , especially the and terms. The of the Deity .
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Explaining Lama Teacher Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje

20
Apr
2020
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Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje was known as of the Drukpa school, well known for his and said to have been an emanation of . The Viability of Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje In this section, we are going to learn about the viability of Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje. And after that, we will learn about the short etymological description. Etymology of Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje Gotsangpa Gonpo Dorje is known as Rgod tshang pa .
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Interpreting Medicine Buddha

1
Apr
2020
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is also known as Prabha Raja. is also called the of Lapis Lazuli or Sapphire Light. The Viability of Medicine Buddha In this portion, we are going to learn about the viability of Medicine Buddha. After that, we will learn the short etymological description of the word Medicine Buddha itself. Etymology of Medicine Buddha Medicine Buddha is called Bhaishajyagur in .  Medicine Buddha is also known as sang .
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Interpreting Ushnishavijaya

29
Mar
2020
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Ushnishavijaya with thirty-three deity indicates the Victorious Crown Ornament. She is one of three long-life deities who is very popular in and . The other two deities are and . The  life of the Ushnishavijaya In this section, we are going to learn about the life of the Ushnishavijaya. After that, we will learn the short description of the word Ushnishavijaya itself. Etymology of Ushnishavijaya Ushnishavijaya is known .
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Yogambara Thangka

Interpreting Yogambara

16
Mar
2020
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is also belonging to the -mother. He is also belonging to the classification of which is made by the famous in the text a compendium of practices of the Indian Pandita and also through the tradition of and Ngog . The Viability of Yogambara In this section, we are going to learn about the viability of Yogambara, after the short etymological description of the word Yogambara itself. .
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Tibetan Buddhist Eighth Karmapa Mikyo Dorje

Explaining Lama Teacher Karmapa Rolpai Dorje

29
Feb
2020
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Rolpai Dorje who is known as the 4th wearing the and Khacho Wangpoa was the 2nd . The Life of Karmapa Rolpai Dorje In this portion, we are going to learn the life of the Karmapa Rolpai Dorje, after the short etymological description of the word Karmapa Rolpai Dorje itself. Etymology of Rolpai Dorje Rolpaie Dorje (1340- 1383) was the fourth Gyalwa Karmapa. Earlier, we learn about the life of Rolpaie .
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