

The Gelug is the newest of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism. It was founded by Je Tsongkhapa a philosopher and Tibetan religious leader. Gelug Lineage’s field for the Accumulation of Merit with Tsongkapa at the Center is surrounded by the Panchen Lama incarnation lineage above and with meditational deities, Confession Buddhas, arhats and protectors below. In the Gelug Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, there are numerous Refuge Field composition types distinguished both by the central .

The Magic of Composition in Tibetan paintings
By the time the painter sat down to begin the sketch he already had in mind the main contents and design of the thangka. Usually, the patron had indicated to the painter precisely which deities he wanted to be depicted. Sometimes the patron also furnished a diagram that showe the names and relative positions of each figure in the painting, such diagrams often having been composed by the lama of the patron. When the .

About 8 Auspicious Symbols in Buddhism – Ashtamangala
The eight auspicious symbols are called as Astamangala in Sanskrit and bkra-shis rtags-brgyad in Tibet. These symbols are the most well-known group of Buddhist symbols and are traditionally listed in the order of: A white parasol A pair of golden fishes A treasure vase A lotus A right-spiraling white conch shell An endless knot or ‘lucky diagram’ A victorious banner A golden wheel 8 Auspicious Symbols of Early Indian Assembly Originally the eight auspicious .

The Mantras of Buddhist Deities for Meditation, Healing, Success and More
Buddhist Mantra For Meditation The Buddhist mantra for meditation and incantation are listed below: Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa Om Mani Padme Hum Namo Amituofo Om Muni Muni Mahamuni Sakyamuni Svaha Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayuh Punya Jnana Pustim Kuru Svaha Om A Ra Pa Ca Na Dhih Tayata Om Bekanze Bekanze Maha BeKanze Radza Samudgate Soha Gate Gate Para Gate Parasam Gate Bodhi Svaha Nam Myoho Renge Kyo Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa Buddhist mantra for .

Meditation on Shakya Muni Buddha – How to calm Body and Mind?
“Buddha” is a Sanskrit word that means “fully awakened.” It refers not only to Shakyamuni, or Gautama, the founder of the teachings that came to be known as Buddhism. A powerful way to discover our own buddha-nature is to open ourselves to the external Buddha. With continual practice, our ordinary self-image gradually falls away and We learn instead to identify with our innate wisdom and compassion: our own Buddhahood. Before starting the meditation place .

Dhyani Buddhas | Pancha Buddhas
Dhyani Buddhas are believed to have taken birth after Adibuddha. There are five Dhyani Buddhas namely, Vairochana, Akshobhya, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha and Amogasiddhi. The word Dhyani is originated from the Sanskrit root word Dhyana, meaning meditation. They are not separate figures like Gautam Buddha, or other gods but are derived from the Sanskrit dhyana, meaning “meditation.” The Dhyani Buddhas are also called Jinas (“Victors” or “Conquerors”). They are not historical figures, like Gautama Buddha, but abstract figures that symbolizes .

Sand Mandalas
Sand Mandalas are the ancient form of Buddhist art. They are the temporary form of arts. The process of creating and then destroying the mandalas has a symbolic importance for monk practitioners. In Tibet the sand mandala is called Kuktson Kyilkhor, meaning “mandala of colored sand powder.” In Sanskrit, it describes “cosmogram”, or “world in harmony.” According to Tibetan culture, wherever a Sand Mandala is created, all sentient beings and the surrounding environment are .