About Dhritarashtra

Dhritarashtra is a member of the Four Guardian Kings, early protectors of Buddhism.

King of East – Dhritarashtra

Apr

2020

Dhritarashtra is the King of Kuru Kingdom with its capital Hastinapur. Dhritarashtra was born blind and became father to one hundred sons and one daughter Dushala by his wife Gandhari. The Life of Dhritarashtra In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Dhritarashtra. After that, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Dhritarashtra itself. And Finally, we will highlight the role of Dhritarashtra in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Dhritarashtra .

Doleshwor Mahadev: The forgotten Head of Kedarnath

Jul

2022

Hinduism, Temples Sambid Bilas Pant

After a treacherous trip up the mountains, Bhimsen, one of the five Pandavas spotted a gigantic looking bull in a distance which he knew was Shiva in disguise. Bhimsen known for his brute strength, forcefully caught the bull. When the bull was caught, he tried to escape but unfortunately, the bull was torn into several parts because of Bhimsen’s strength. Mahabharata, the Sanskrit epic depicts the struggle for power and conflict between two groups of .

Thangka Collection of Shechen Monastery Nepal

Jun

2021

Dharma, Monasteries Samiksha

Shechen Monastery is one of mainmonastery of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It was originally located in Kham, Tibet, but was destroyed in the late 1950s during the Cultural Revolution and was rebuilt in Nepal in .

King of the South – Virudhaka

May

2021

Deities sadiksha

Virudhaka is a major deity in Buddhism. Virudhaka is a symbol of success and progress. Virudhara is the ruler of the wind. His sword is to protect Dharma and also to symbolize power over ignorance. Virudhaka is the Guardian of the Southern Direction. Virudhaka, leader of the Kumbhanda, is a worldly guardian worshipped as a protector. He lives on the south side of the lower slopes of Mount Meru in the Heaven of the Four .

Interpreting Buddhist Arhat Angaja

Jun

2020

Art, Himalayan Art Samiksha

Angaja is the elder of 16 arhats. He is known as Angiraja. In Sanskrit, he is called as Angaja, or Angiraja. ཡན་ལག་འབྱུང་, Yenlak Jung or Yenlak Kyé; Wyl. yan lag ‘byung, or yan lag skyes in Tibetan. He is one of the arhats among the Sixteen Arhats. The Life of Angaja In this segment, we are going to learn about the life of Angaja. As a householder, Angiraja was immensely wealthy and gave away all his wealth seven times, but he realized .

Interpreting Buddhist Elder Vajriputra Thangka

May

2020

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Samiksha

Vajriputra is known as the elder is the 5th arhat from the set of 16 great arhats. The life of Vajriputra In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of the Vajriputra, after that, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Vajriputra. Etymology of Vajriputra Vajriputra is known as ne ten, dor Je mo Buin in Tibet. And the meaning of Vajriputra is Sthavira Vajriputra in Sanskrit. Earlier, we learn about the .

Interpreting Buddhist Elder Gopaka

Apr

2020

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Samiksha

Gopaka is the Elders who are known as the 15th and 1st arhats from the set of 16 great arhats. Gopaka is also called principal students of the Buddha Shakyamuni. The Viability of the Gopaka In this portion, we are going to learn about the Viability of the Gopaka. After that, we are going to learn about the short etymological description of the word Gopaka itself. Etymology of the Gopaka The meaning of Gopaka is ne ten, be .

Explaining Buddhist Elder Abheda

Apr

2020

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Samiksha

Abheda is known as the 16th arhat from the set of 16 great arhats, principal students of the Buddha Shakyamuni. The Entity of Abheda In this portion, we are going to learn about the entity of Abheda. After that, we will learn the short etymological description of the word Abheda itself. Etymology of Abheda Abheda is known as Ne ten, mi che pa in Tibet. And the meaning of Abheda is Sthavira Abheda in Sanskrit. Earlier, we learn about .

Interpreting Buddhist Elder Rahula

Apr

2020

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Samiksha

Rahula is the elder of the actual son of the Buddha Shakyamuni and the 10th arhat from the set of 16 Great Arhats. Rahula is known in Buddhist texts for his eagerness for learning and was honored by monks and nuns throughout Buddhist history. 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 .

Explaining Buddhist Elder Vanavasin

Apr

2020

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Samiksha

Vanavasin the Elder is the 3rd arhat from the set of 16 great arhats. Vanavasin is also known as presides over the Seven Leaves Mountain with four hundred disciples. The life of the Vanavasin In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Vanavasin. And after, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Vanavasin itself. Etymology of Vanavasin Vanavasin is known as Pag pa Ne ten, nag la Ne in Tibet. .