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Dunhuang is a location in Western China famous for cave temples, murals, Buddhist images and rare texts dating back to the 8th century

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The Tantric Phurba – A protective ritual dagger

Sep

2022

Tantrism, Vajrayāna sadiksha

The phurba is a ritual dagger used in Tantric practices. It is used to protect against negative energies and to promote positive change. The phurba is not to be used for violence or harm, and should only be used for ritual purposes. It is a powerful tool for protection and should be used with care and respect. Origin of Phurba in Tibet The renowned Buddhist master Padmasambhava, who was initiated by the Indian sage Prabhahastin, is said .

Interpreting Buddhist Deity Ksitigarbha

Mar

2020

Culture, Deities, Dharma Samiksha

Kṣitigarbha is also known as bodhisattva primarily revered in East Asian Buddhism who is usually depicted as a Buddhist monk in the Orient. Ksitigarbha is known for his vow not to achieve Buddhahood until all hells are emptied. Therefore, Ksitigrabha is also regarded as the bodhisattva of hell-beings. The Life of Ksitigarbha In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Ksitigarbha, after that, we will present the short etymological description of the .

Vajrayogini Dakini – Origin, Lineages and Iconography

Nov

2019

Culture, Deities, Gods, Meditation, Vajrayogini, Yogini sadiksha

Vajrayogini is a tantric Buddhist deity who is also called as Vajravarahi in Tantric Buddhism, or Vajrayana, a tradition in which she is considered the supreme deity more revered than any male buddha. She represents the path leading to female Buddhahood. She is also a dakini, a term that describes a female supernatural being or an accomplished yogini, and is considered the queen of the dakinis. Her name comes from the Sanskrit, vajra, which means “diamond” or “thunderbolt,” .

Characteristics of Tibetan Art – a psychological and meditational practice

Nov

2018

Art, Culture, Design, Dharma, Thangka dipakdaspaswan

Tibetan arts started from the rock paintings in ancient time and its subjects ranged from animal images of deer, ox, sheep, horse, etc to hunting scenes. Tibetan arts have flourished very well during the period of the Tubo Kingdom. Especially after the installation of Buddhism in Tibet, religious paintings made a more progress. Introduction to Tibetan Art The heritage of conventional Tibetan crafts and the fusion of India, Nepal and Han People’s art essence make Tibetan .

Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje with Nyingma Masters

Nov

2018

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings sadiksha

This 19th-century painting depicts the central figure of Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje with previous Nyingma masters above. Thangka Painting Chart Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje with Nyingma Masters N°1 Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje was born in 1800 in the Golok region of Amdo to nomadic parents. His father was Chokor Sonampel of the Golok Akyong clan, and his mother was Tsewang Men of the Dawaclan. The First Dodrubchen Jigme Trinle Oser, who would .

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A mysterious object from Dunhuang Cave featuring Vajrasattva

The Tallest Lady Avalokiteshvara statue in Indo-China