About Golok people

The Golok or Ngolok peoples are groups from Kham and Amdo in eastern Tibet, where their territory is referred in Tibetan as smar kog. They are located around the upper reaches of the Yellow River and the sacred mountain Amne Machin. They are not an homogeneous group but are composed of peoples of very different geographic origins across the Khams and Amdo region. The Golok was a haven for refugees and immigrants from all over the Amdo and Kham and they are an amalgamation of peoples of diverse origin.

Manjushree, the God and the temples

Jan

2018

Deities, Gods, Manjushri, Temples Himalayas Life

Manjushree - "God of Divine Wisdom" whose worship confers mastery of the Dharma, retentive memory, mental perfection, and eloquence. He is one of the forms of Bodhistawas and symbolizes the wisdom. Manjushree is considered as the founder of Nepalese civilization and the creator of Kathmandu Valley. According to the tradition, he was a Chinese Saint. His intuition told him of the blue flame (symbolizing Adibuddha or Swayamnhu) on a lotus in the big lake of Nepal. His purpose to .

Yantra, Shri Yantra, mandalas & importance of Shri Yantra

Dec

2017

Art, Culture, Dharma, Hinduism, Mandala, Tantrism sadiksha

A Yantra is usually linked with a particular deity and is used for distinct purposes such as meditation, pujas, tantrism, the attraction of wealth and success. Numbers of geometric shapes and images along with mantras from the Yantra. The central point of almost all yantra is Bindu, a small red dot. The triangles are also important symbols representing Shiva and Shakti. The concentric circle represents the manifestation. Here's what a great meditation master, Ivan Rados has .

OM MANI PADME HUM, mantra, mandalas and its importance

Dec

2017

Culture, Dharma, Mantras Himalayas Life

OM MANI PADME HUM is the six-syllable mantra of the Avalokitesvara, known as a savior and protector from the dangers. It is believed that one who chants this mantra, will be saved from all dangers and the misery in life. This mantra is widely used in Mahayana Buddhism for different purposes from chanting to using them in arts. The mantras are often found inscribed on rocks, prayer wheels, Chaitya walls, paths, the approaches and .

Kalachakra – Mandala and Stupas around the world

Dec

2017

Deities, Gods, Stupas Himalayas Life

Kalacakra in a Yi-dam(god protector) who turns the wheel of life. Kalacakra is the title of a work in one of the divisions of the Kangyur. It is possible that Kalacakra is a personification of that work. Kalacakra is usually as a Yidam with four head on each of which is the third eye. He may have twelve or twenty-four arms but never has more than two legs. In his Yi-dam form, he is dark blue. .

Avalokitesvara and its forms

Dec

2017

Avalokiteśvara, Culture, Dharma Himalayas Life

Among the 108 forms of Lokeswara Avalokitesvara is one who refuses to accept Nirvana since he considers such acceptance is selfish in view of the ignorance of the great majority of the people who have not yet attained the stage. His sacrifice symbolizes infinite compassion(Karuna), sharing of mankind's misery, willingness to help those in distress. He holds in his hand the indestructible jewel. He is savior and protector from danger. So his mantra "OM MANI PADME HUM" .

Sand Mandalas

Dec

2017

Art, Design, Dharma, Mandala Himalayas Life

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 blessed. .

What are the different types of Mandalas?

Dec

2017

Mandala Himalayas Life

There are a wide variety of mandalas in practice. The use and meaning of each of them depend on the symbols and representations used in the mandala. Online Mandala Editor Before delving further into the topic, especially if you're already acquainted with the concept of Mandala Art and share our passion for it, we suggest exploring the Online Mandala Editor, a user-friendly tool that allows you to effortlessly design mandalas. It enables seamless replacement, duplication, addition, .

Categories of Mandala

Dec

2017

Art, Dharma, Mandala Himalayas Life

Mandala, a Sanskrit word that means a circle and represents the wholeness. Mandalas are recognized generally by concentric circles and probably many other geometric figures. Mandalas are the most admired and discussed symbol in Buddhism. These are the geometric designs intended to symbolize the universe, and the link is made to their use in Buddhist and Hindu practices. The word mandala has two parts. The root word is Manda and -la is a suffix .

Rimo in Tibetan art history

Nov

2017

Art, Himalayan Art sadiksha

The Tibetan term for drawing is Rimo, which is derived from the words ri meaning "mountains" and mo meaning "girl." This term has an interesting history and has been passed down through generations of Tibetans. A long time ago, in a place called Yarlung in central Tibet, there was a nomad family with a shepherd boy named Lukdzi Agar. He used to draw pictures of the scenery he observed on pieces of slate and stones .

Spiritual Objectives of the 4 Heavenly Kings

Aug

2017

Mandala sadiksha

The Four Heavenly Kings have been a staple in Buddhist art for centuries, with two distinct visual forms: a royal representation in India and Southeast Asia and a warrior-like depiction in Central and East Asia. In Korea, the interpretation of these figures has been limited to their Sanskrit title, "Lokapala," which translates to 'guardians of the world.' Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as The Historical Buddha, has invoked the aid of the Four Heavenly Kings in .