About Guardians of the directions

The Guardians of the Directions are the deities who rule the specific directions of space according to Hinduism and Vajrayāna Buddhism—especially [[Kalachakra|Kālacakra]]. As a group of eight deities, they are called Aṣṭa-Dikpāla (अष्ट-दिक्पाल), literally meaning guardians of eight directions. They are often augmented with two extra deities for the ten directions, when they are known as the Daśa-Dikpāla. In Hinduism it is traditional to represent their images on the walls and ceilings of Hindu temples. They are also often portrayed in Jain temples. Ancient Java and Bali Hinduism recognize Nava-Dikpāla, literally meaning guardians of nine directions, that consist of eight directions with one addition in the center. The nine guardian gods of directions is called Dewata Nawa Sanga. The diagram of these guardian gods of directions is featured in Surya Majapahit, the emblem of Majapahit empire.

Interpreting Buddhist Elder Vajriputra Thangka

5
May
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Vajriputra is known as the elder is the 5th from the set of 16 great arhats. The life of Vajriputra In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of the Vajriputra, after that, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Vajriputra. Etymology of Vajriputra Vajriputra is known as ne ten, dor Je mo Buin in . And the meaning of Vajriputra is Sthavira Vajriputra in . Earlier, we learn about the .
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Interpreting Buddhist Elder Gopaka

28
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Gopaka is the Elders who are known as the 15th and 1st from the set of 16 great arhats. Gopaka is also called principal students of the . The Viability of the Gopaka In this portion, we are going to learn about the Viability of the Gopaka. After that, we are going to learn about the short etymological description of the word  Gopaka itself. Etymology of the Gopaka The meaning of Gopaka is ne ten, be .
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Explaining Buddhist Elder Abheda

27
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Abheda is known as the 16th from the set of 16 great arhats, principal students of the . The Entity of Abheda In this portion, we are going to learn about the entity of Abheda. After that, we will learn the short etymological description of the word Abheda itself. Etymology of Abheda Abheda is known as Ne ten, mi che pa in . And the meaning of Abheda is Sthavira Abheda in . Earlier, we learn about .
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Interpreting Buddhist Elder Rahula

24
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Rahula is the elder of the actual son of the and the 10th from the set of 16 Great Arhats. Rahula is known in for his eagerness for learning and was honored by and nuns throughout . The life of the Rahula In this portion, we are going to talk about the life of Rahula.  After that short etymological description of the word Rahula itself. Etymology of the Rahula The meaning .
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Explaining Buddhist Elder Vanavasin

24
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Vanavasin the Elder is the 3rd from the set of 16 great arhats. Vanavasin is also known as presides over the Seven Leaves Mountain with four hundred disciples. The life of the Vanavasin In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Vanavasin. And after, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Vanavasin itself. Etymology of Vanavasin Vanavasin is known as Pag pa Ne ten, nag la Ne in . .
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Interpreting Buddhist Elder Bakula

24
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Bakula is also known as the Elder from the set of 16 great . Bakula is typical of the group of arhats and advance in age. The Life of the Bakula In this section, we are going to learn about the life of the Bakula. And we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Bakula itself. Etymology of Bakula Bakula is known as  Sthavira Bakula in . Earlier, we learn about the life of the Bakula. .
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Interpreting Buddhist Invincible God Ajita

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Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Ajita is the 2nd from the set of 16 great arhats. Ajita is known as ma Pham in , Sthavira Ajita in . The Life of the Ajita Ajita had all the signs of great virtue. He and the daughter of Prasenajit fell in and, even though he was a commoner, Ajita gradually proved his worthiness to the king and they were married. The explained that in a past life they had made .
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Dharmata – Attendant to the 16 Great Arhats

14
Sep
2020
Himalayan Art, Thangka
Dharmata is the Upasaka of Central Asian or Chinese origin and the layman attendant to the 16 Great . Dharmata is the of things as they are. Dharmata is the naked, unconditioned truth, the nature of reality, or the true nature of phenomenal existence. Dharmata is called the Upasaka. Dharmata is also known as  Ge yen ta in . Previously, we learned about the life of Dharmata. Now, we are going to learn about the .
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Interpreting Buddhist Arhat Angaja

29
Jun
2020
Art, Himalayan Art
Angaja is the elder of 16 . He is known as Angiraja. In , he is called as Angaja, or Angiraja. ཡན་ལག་འབྱུང་, Yenlak Jung or Yenlak Kyé; Wyl. yan lag ‘byung, or yan lag skyes in . He is one of the arhats among the . The Life of Angaja In this segment, we are going to learn about the life of Angaja. As a householder, Angiraja was immensely wealthy and gave away all his seven , but he realized .
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Interpreting Buddhist Elder Kanakabharadvaja Thangka

5
May
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is the Elder of 8th from the set of 16 great arhats. Kanakabharadhvaja is known as Bha ra dhva JA ser Chen Chong in . The meaning of Kanakabharadhvaja is Sthavira Kanaka Bharadhvaja in . The life of Kanakabharadhvaja Kanakabharadhvaja was born in 1600 to a wealthy householder. He grew up generous and compassionate, supporting the poor and giving alms to persons. Elder Kanakabharadvaja was dead in 1699. changed Kanaka Bharadhvaja .
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