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Guru is the religious teacher or preceptor in South Asia. For Vajrayana Buddhism, the term is specifically used for a Tantric teacher. The titles of Acharya or kalyanamitra are used for Sutrayana, or ordinary, religious teachers.

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Itum Bahal and the Legend of the Demon Guru Mapa

Jun

2022

Dharma, Monasteries, Monuments Sambid Bilas Pant

There are innumerable monasteries in Nepal where Buddhist teachings are passed on from one generation to the next. The presence of many ancient stupas, Buddhist temples, monasteries and Bahals (Buddhist monastery courtyards) made Kathmandu as one of the centers of Buddhism since the ancient times. Some of the breathtaking and majestic sites are still fully functioning, while others are remnants of the ancient city’s glorious past. Itum Bahal (Shree Bhaskar Deva Sanskarit Kesh Chandra Krit .

Explaining Padmasambhava – The fierce Guru Dragpo

Apr

2020

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings sadiksha

Guru Dragpo is also called fierce Padmasambhava. Padmashamvara is from the Terma Revealed. Padmashamvara is from Treasure Lineage of Nyang Ral Nyima Ozer 1124-1192. The life of Padmasambhava In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Padmasambhava. After, that we will learn the short etymological description of the word Padmasambhava itself. Etymology of the Padmasambhava Padmasambhava is known as Byung Gnas in Tibet. Earlier, we learn about the life of Padmasambhava. Now we were going .

Guru Rimpoche Padmasambhava Thangka

Aug

2018

Thangka sadiksha

Lotus-Born Padmasambhava “Lotus-Born”, also known as the Second Buddha, was a sage guru from Oddiyana, northwestern Classical India (in the modern-day Swat Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan). Padmasambhava is said to have transmitted Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet, Bhutan and neighboring countries in the 8th century AD. In those lands, he is better known as Guru Rinpoche “Precious Guru”. This site is dedicated to her figure. Padmasambhava is considered a manifestation of Buddha also known as Guru Rinpoche. He .

Guru Padmasambhava Mantra Banner

May

2018

Dharma, Mantras, Vajrayāna Samiksha

OM AH HUM VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUU He was born out of lotus flower (the Padma means lotus-born) in the lake of Dhankasha in Udiayana, an ancient city of India. He earned a great fame as the powerful exorcist and was invited by King Trisong Detsen to come to Tibet to subdue evil opponents through his charms and spells. He is depicted as seated on a lotus blossom. His body is flesh-colored but his .

Guru Rinpoche | Padmasambhava

Jan

2018

Dharma, Rinpoche Himalayas Life

The history of Guru Rinpoche dates back in India. He is also known as the Padmasambhava. He is the Indian Buddhist Master of the 8th century. He is an emanation of the Buddha Amitabha, and a number of Rinpoche have been evolved around the Padmasambhava's life. He is popular as "The Second Buddha" across the Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and many places around the world. During the teaching of Padmasambhava, he transmitted the Vajrayana to hundreds of disciples. His main students, .

108 Verses Praising Great Compassion By Lama Lobsang Tayang

Aug

2023

Avalokiteśvara, Dharma, Vajrayāna sadiksha

This translation of 108 Verses Praising is of the renowned Mongolian Lama Lobsang Tayang's work. He was a highly esteemed interpreter of the Gelugpa tradition, and his writings cover a wide range of Tibetan literature, Tantra, logic and philosophy. About Lama Lobsang Tayang Geshe Lobsang Tayang was born in 1867 in the Gobi desert, was renowned for his vast knowledge of Buddhism. He was compared to the Indian pandit Ashvagosha, author of the “50 Verses .

Muktinath and the Muktikshetra in Mustang

Aug

2022

Dharma, Hinduism Sambid Bilas Pant

The holy water from Gandaki river gushing out of the 108 water spouts are said to cleanse the devotees of their sins and set them on a path to salvation. The waters are sacred to Buddhists as well and it’s called 'Chumig Gyatsa' in Tibetan language meaning "a hundred springs". The Muktinath pilgrimage The Himalayas are believed to be terrestrial dwelling place of saints and the home of the gods. The Muktinath temple situated at an .

The Ancient Town of Panauti and its Heritage

Aug

2022

Dharma, Hinduism, Temples Sambid Bilas Pant

Panauti is one of the oldest towns in Nepal 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 history like Punyawati, Punyamatinagar, Panchal desh, Punanti and Palaati. The Ancient Town The .

The Sheshnaryan Temple & Rigzin Drubte Ghatshal Monastery

Jul

2022

Dharma, Hinduism Sambid Bilas Pant

In the same complex, close to the the Sheshnarayan Temple is the oldest monastery in Pharping, Rigzin Drubte Ghatshal Monastery. It is a great example of religious and cultural pluralism in Nepal. A God, a King and a prophetic vision Lord Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is part of the holy trinity that consists of three gods — Brahma, the creator, Shiva, the god of destruction and Vishnu who is responsible .

Monks attending the 2003 Kalachakra empowerment in Bodhgaya, India.

Vajrayana – Buddhist tantric traditions

Jul

2022

Vajrayāna

Vajrayana is Tantric Buddhism, the form of Northern Buddhism that relies primarily on the Tantras, technical manuals said to have been taught by the Buddha, and offer complete enlightenment in 1, 7 or 21 lifetimes. Vajrayāna practices are connected to specific lineages in Buddhism, through the teachings of lineage holders. Others might generally refer to texts as the Buddhist Tantras. It includes practices that make use of mantras, dharanis, mudras, mandalas and the visualization of .