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Interpreting Buddhist Elder Rahula

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Apr
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Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Rahula is the elder of the actual son of the and the 10th from the set of 16 Great Arhats. Rahula is known in for his eagerness for learning and was honored by and nuns throughout . The life of the Rahula In this portion, we are going to talk about the life of Rahula.  After that short etymological description of the word Rahula itself. Etymology of the Rahula The meaning .
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Buddhist Ritual Items and Symbols

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Apr
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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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Origin of Yoga and its connection with Buddhism

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Nowadays, you can find classes in nearly every city, and there are numerous online platforms that facilitate practicing yoga at home. Yoga involves a combination of physical postures and breath , which can be either static or flowing, slow or fast. Historical origins of Yoga It is essential to understand the core and purpose of yoga and its historical origins. This offers valuable insights into the cultural context during which the lived and .
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Explaining Padmasambahava 8 Forms: Senge Dradog

Eight Manifestations of Padmasambhava: Senge Dradog

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Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Senge Dradog is the eight from the set of Eight Manifestations of .  Senge Dradog is an idealized wrathful form of the Indian teacher Padmasambhava representing the power of all . Life of Senge Dradog In this section, we are going to learn about the Life of Senge Dradog, after that, the short etymological description of the word Senge Dradog itself. Senge Dradog is known as defeats the attackers on throughout the six .
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Interpreting Future Buddha of this World – Maitreya Buddha

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Apr
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Art, Deities, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is also known as Metteyya who is presented as a  future of this world in eschatology. In some Buddhist literature, such as the and the , Maitreya is referred to as Ajita . Maitreya is a bodhisattva who in the Buddhist tradition is to appear on , achieve complete , and teach the pure . According to , Maitreya will be a successor of the historic Sakyamuni Buddha, the .
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Interpreting Guhyasamaja

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Apr
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Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
Guhyasamaja is also known as Akshobhyavajra. Guhyasamaja is also known as the foremost tutelary deity. Foremost tutelary deity is the Method-father class of . The life of Guhyasamaja In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Guhyasamaja.after after the short etymological description of the word Guhyasamajaa itself, and finally, we will highlight the . Etymology of Guhyasamaja Guhyasamaja is known as Gsang ’dus rtsa rgyud in . Guhasamaja is one of the .
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Intrepreting Mandala of Pratisara

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Mar
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Pratisara and the Pancha is also known as Fifty-six Deity . is a belonging to the and sects. She is sometimes presented as the consort of . The life of Pratisara In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Pratisara, after that short etymological description of the word Pratisara itself. Etymology of the Pratisara Pratisaea is known as the Great fulfiller of wishes. Earlier, we learn about the life of Pratisara. Now .
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Explaining Lama Teacher Karmapa Rolpai Dorje

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Feb
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Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
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 Dorje. Now, we are going .
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Explaining Ancient Sridevi (Dudsolma)

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Feb
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Art, Dharma, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
Shri is not one entity or personality. Depending on the form of Shri Devi she could be a wrathful emanation of a number of different deities such as Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo is the wrathful form of Sarasvati. Some of Shri Devi with four arms such as Dudusolma are the wrathful form of Shri . There are dozens of different variations and forms of Shri Devi. Shri Devi wrathful with one face and .
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Characteristics of Tibetan Art – a psychological and meditational practice

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Nov
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Art, Culture, Design, Dharma, Thangka
started from the rock in and its subjects ranged from animal images of deer, ox, sheep, horse, etc to hunting scenes. have flourished very well during the period of the Tubo Kingdom. Especially after the installation of in , made a more progress. Introduction to Tibetan Art The heritage of conventional and the fusion of , and Han People’s art make Tibetan .
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