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The Ancient Town of Panauti and its Heritage

14
Aug
2022
Dharma, Hinduism, Temples
Panauti is one of the oldest towns in situated at the confluence of the two rivers Punyamata and Rosi. Legend has it that a third invisible river also meets with the two rivers, making it a Triveni (a scared place where three rivers meet). Many believe Panauti was named after the Punyamata river. Moreover, Panauti has been called by different names throughout like Punyawati, Punyamatinagar, Panchal desh, Punanti and Palaati. The Town The .
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Bhavachakra: Wheel of Life in Tibetan Art

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Oct
2021
Art, Himalayan Art
has also termed of becoming or the . The is the which represents the complex pictures of views of the . Buddhists believe that the existence of the cycle of our life, death, rebirth, and seeks to escape together as a whole. According to , the wheel of life is divided into five or six states or , into which a soul .
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A brief introduction to Black Jambhala featuring Thangka and Statue collections

8
Sep
2021
Deities, Jambhala
, Black (: dzam bha la, nag po), a wealthy deity popularized in by Bari and the Kashmiri teacher Shakyashri . is known by in . Kuber is the . Originating in , he appeared from the river's and passed on the ability to generate to a monarch whose realm was experiencing severe financial troubles at the . He also helps the impoverished and those .
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Top 100 quotes by Buddha

22
Jun
2021
Buddha Quotes, Thoughts
Prince was born in the 5th or 6th Century BC in . In his 20s, the prince experienced realities of the outside world that led him on a quest for . He left the palace to search for it and eventually attained enlightenment. It was then that he became . Until he died at the age of 80, Buddha taught many people how to achieve enlightenment. His doctrines eventually became what is known .
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The White Tara Mantra Banner

30
May
2021
Mantras
Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayur Pune Gyana Puntin Kuru Swoha is the supreme mother and collective manifestation of all the ' activity, as well as the female of compassionate activity. She is claimed to be able to see all of and respond to pleas for assistance. Her yogic practice enhances wellness and helps people live longer lives. The is Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayur Pune Gyana .
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The Ratnasambhava Mantra Banner

27
May
2021
Mahāyāna, Mantras
is the yellow of the southern quarter. His name means "jewel born". His emblem is the Ratna jewel, symbolizing the , the highest value of the . The is Ratnasambhava tram.. Who is Ratnasambhava? Ratnasambhava is one of and or 's (or "Five Buddhas"). Ratnasambhava Mantra The mantra of Ratnasambhava is om Ratnasambhava tram. Siddham Mantra of Ratnasambhava Siddham Mantra of Ratnasambhava Uchen Mantra of Ratnasambhava Tibetan Uchen Mantra .
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The Vajrasattva Mantra Banner

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May
2021
Mantras
HUM. The Vajrasattva represents primordial . We can clean our of , , and delusion by meditating on him. He carries a thunderbolt in his heart, which signifies his upaya, or talent in liberating via . Who is Vajrasattva? Vajrasattva is a significant figure in the of the Valley's . He is commonly invoked in the maala, which is the fundamental for all other  .
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Charity and perfection of giving in Buddhism

11
Oct
2020
Dharma
The of true charity is to offer something without expecting anything reciprocally for the . If a person expects some material benefit to arise from his gift, he/she is only performing an act of bartering and not charity. A charitable person shouldn't make people feel indebted to him or use charity to control over them. He/she should not even expect others to be grateful, for most people are forgetful though not necessarily ungrateful. The .
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Top 100 quotes by Dalai Lama

30
Jan
2019
Dalai Lama Quotes, Thoughts
, , , and tolerance are qualities common to all great , and whether or not we follow any particular tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone. What is compassion? Compassion is the source of . Compassion gives inner strength to keep in any situation. Compassion has two functions: it causes our brain to function better and it brings inner strength. These, then, are the causes of happiness. As human beings we .
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Yidam – Peaceful and Wrathful Buddhist deities

24
Dec
2018
Culture, Deities, Dharma, Gods, Hinduism
In , it will not be long before to hear someone talk about their . Especially if they have been meditating for some years you will gather from the way they talk that it is something of the greatest importance for them. This word literally means oath, , or promise, and connotes the deity to whose you are committed to whom you are linked by a promise or vow, .
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