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Safeguarding the Gorshey dance – Expression of Tibetan heritage

9
Mar
2024
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Selective Watering Process with Peggy Rowe-Ward

26
Feb
2024
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Book Reading with Alan Lessik at San Francisco

29
Aug
2023
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Tibetan Mandala tantric practices & benefits

14
Sep
2022
Chakras, Mandala, Meditation, Tantrism
practices are used to cultivate and generate energy, and to bring about transformation and . Tibetan Mandala as a can be created with a variety of materials commonly including sand, paint or fabric (appliqué). According to the Tibetan the mandala is a tool for working with the energies of the cosmos including : the bodythe mindthe In other words, the mandala can help control inner by accessing and channeling .
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Gokarneshwar – A sacred site on the bank of the Bagmati River

7
Aug
2022
Hinduism, Temples
The Bagmati River is a of to . A holy dip in the Bagmati river is said to free people from all the sins they have committed in this lifetime. There are numerous legends surrounding the of the river and the creation of on its banks. Along with the great , Gokarneshwar, also known as Gokarna is one of the holiest places located on the banks of river .
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Hand-Painted Bhavachakra Wheel of Life Tibetan Thangka Art

Bhavachakra: Wheel of Life in Tibetan Art

3
Oct
2021
Art, Himalayan Art
has also termed of becoming or the . The is the which represents the complex pictures of views of the . Buddhists believe that the existence of the cycle of our life, death, rebirth, and seeks to escape together as a whole. According to , the wheel of life is divided into five or six states or , into which a soul .
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Sitatapatra – Goddess of the White Parasol

31
May
2021
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is known as a protector against supernatural danger in . She is venerated in both the 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 color with 1000 faces, .
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Black Mahakala Statue Real Gold and Thangka Color

All about Wisdom Protector – Mahakala

9
Apr
2021
Deities, Mantras, Vajrayāna
is a male deity. He is the protector deity known as a in , especially most traditions, in Tangmi and in Japanese Esoteric . Maha literally translates as great and Kala signifies or death, hence Mahakala means "beyond the time" or "Great Black One". Mahakala is a protector deity and specifically the primary Protector of and . In some cases, Mahakala can also be a meditational .
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Describing Buddhist Deity Vajrayogini in the form of Vajravarahi

1
Jan
2021
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Vajrayāna
appearing in the form of Vajravarahi 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 below. .
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Health at Your Fingertips – Mudras

25
Oct
2020
Yoga
A is used in , , , and as a and symbolic gesture. The most well-known mudras are used as a way of channeling the flow of essential life force energy known as during yoga and practice. The term translates as "gesture,"' "mark" or "seal" that is derived from . Although they have been around for thousands of years and have appeared in various and , including , Egyptian .
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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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Interpreting of Wheel of Life

5
May
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is a symbolic representation of cyclic existence found on the outside walls of and monasteries in the Indo- region. This pictorial presents basic concepts such as and rebirth in a manner that can be understood by uneducated or illiterate people. Alternate translations for include the Buddhist , wheel of cyclic existence, wheel of becoming, etc. The Viability of of life In this .
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Interpreting Buddhist Elder Rahula

24
Apr
2020
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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