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All you need to know about Brahmarupa Mahakala

Brahmarupa is the outer form of Chaturmukha Mahakala.  He is the special protector of the Guhyasamaja 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 the  .

Explaining Lama Teacher Sakya Pandita Kunga Gyaltsen

PanditaKunga Gyeltsen was a and scholar and the fourth of the Five Sakya Forefathers. He is held in the tradition to have been an emanation of Manjusri, the embodiment of the of all the . The Viability of Kunga Gyaltsen In this portion, we are going to talk about the life of Sakya PanditaKunga Gyeltsen. After a short etymological description of the word Sakya PanditaKunga Gyeltsen itself, we will .

Explaining Lama Teacher Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo

Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo was born in 1110. Pagmadrupa Dorje Gyalpo was one of the three principal students of . Padmadrupa Dorje Gyalpo was the founder of the Pagdru School. The life of Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo. After that, we will learn the short etymological description of the word Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo. Etymology of Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo is known as Pag .

Interpreting Ushnishavijaya

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 as gtsug tor rnam .

Interpreting Parnashavari – Goddess of Natural Healing

is also known as the goddess who protects from a contagious illness. Parnashavari is a deity adopted as a deity of diseases, of which is believed to offer effective protection against outbreaks of epidemics. Parnashavari is called the Mountain Ascetic Wearing Leaves in English. Parnashavari is also known as ri tro ma, lo ma gyun ma in . The of the Parnashavari Parnashavari is a who is yellow in color.  Parnashavari .
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Intrepreting Mandala of Pratisara

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 .

35 Buddhas of confession

The are known from the of the Three Heaps, popular in .  35 Confession Prayer This confession prayer is very well known in the tradition. Among English-speaking followers, it is commonly referred to as the “Thirty-five Buddhas Confession Prayer.” The Thirty-five Buddhas are special confession buddhas who, while , made special to assist others to overcome their negativities. Its actual title is the Sutra of Three .

Shar Minub Monastery Kathmandu Nepal

is located in the , in a valley at the base of . The is founded by the late 14th . He made great efforts to establish a monastery at Shar Minub, in Kathmandu, for the benefit of students in . The Sharminub Institute is located below the holy mountain with a beautiful view over the Kathmandu valley. Meaning of Shar Minub "Shar" means "to rise", "Nub" means "to set", and .

Characteristics of Tibetan Art – a psychological and meditational practice

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 .