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Hinduism is and , or a way of life. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as Sanatana Dharma, “the eternal tradition”, or the “eternal way”, beyond human .

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Describing Buddhist Deity Vajrayogini in the form of Vajravarahi

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Jan
2021
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appearing in the form of is one of the most popular female deities found in all traditions of . In this guise, she actually has either a single boar’s face, or two faces or heads, two or more hands, and legs, red, yellow, or black in color, standing in a dancing posture, or both legs down. Vajravarahi Vajrayogini is accompanied by 24 , Chakrasamvara above, and two monastic figures .
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Hinduism and Buddhism: In context of Nepal

5
Nov
2020
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Today, is referred to as the oldest living followed in the whole world. More than 3000+ deities are found in some places near the homes of where they and . Though the underlying philosophies of Hinduism are the same, the belief system has been adjusted over nearly 3000 years of existence. The concept is still the same and is adjusted over to cope with social changes of a society. .
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How singing bowls are made in Nepal?

30
Oct
2020
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For many centuries, sound and are used as a that helps to promote and . The singing is one of the primary instruments for this purpose created by mankind. These are and spiritual bowls made from metals when hit creates thoughtful and heavenly sound. This sound repeats as if the is demonstrating upon one’s beautiful soul. singing bowl – Sound Healing Singing Bowl is additionally referred to as .
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Health at Your Fingertips – Mudras

25
Oct
2020
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A is used in , , , and Jainism as a and symbolic gesture. The most well-known mudras are used as a way of channeling the flow of essential life force energy known as during and practice. The term translates as “gesture,”‘ “mark” or “seal” that is derived from . Although they have been around for thousands of years and have appeared in various and , including , .
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Powerful Mantra Om Namah Shivaya

22
Oct
2020
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Namah Shivaya is an important and popular in and Shaivism. It is the mantra dedicated to Lord . Shaivism is a sect that claims that the most important  is Shiva. The origin of this mantra dates back to thousands of years and is mentioned Yajurveda in the Shree Rudram hymn. And also in Rudrashtadhyayi which is a part of the Shukla Yajurveda. It is referred to as Shiva Panchakshara or simply Panchakshara, meaning the mantra of “five syllables” (excluding Om). The Gem of All Life (Jiva-Ratnam) is said to be the name of Shiva. ‘Shiva’ simply means auspicious. The Lord is so full of  that it’s said that love itself is Shiva. Who is Lord Shiva? Shiva is Sha + ee + Va .
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Top 10 Buddhist Monastery around Kathmandu

6
Oct
2020
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started after the birth of Lord , the founder of himself. was born in , at the Kingdom of Kapilbasthu as a Prince nearly around 500BC. He then left the palace in search of . Gradually, after his enlightenment, Buddhism became a presiding in the northern areas of the country. also started growing in mostly the central part of Nepal. Ethnic groups from .
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KUNDALINI YOGA

Kundalini yoga – A Tantric Yoga

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Aug
2020
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is derived from which is defined in Vedantic as the energy that lies dormant at the base of the spine until it is activated and channeled upward through the in the process of spiritual perfection. Kundalini is believed to be power associated with the divine feminine. Kundalini as a school of is influenced by Shaktism and schools of . It derives its name through a focus .
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All you need to know about Yoga

14
Aug
2020
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is a group of physical, mental, and or disciplines which originated in . is one of the six astika schools of philosophical traditions. There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals in , , and Jainism. The term “Yoga” in the Western world often denotes a modern form of and yoga as exercise, consisting largely of the postures or . Origin of Yoga .
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Interpreting Blue Tara Ekajati

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Jun
2020
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is  Mahacinatara also known as one of the 21 . Ekajati is along with deity is one of the most powerful and fierce of . Ekajati is the protector of secret and “as the mother of the mothers of all the ” represents the ultimate unity.  She is the most important protector of the Vajrayana , especially the and terms. The of the Deity .
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Buddha Vairocana – The embodiment of Dharmakaya

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Apr
2020
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is a who has also known as the embodiment of and therefore can be seen as the universal aspect of the historical . In Sino-Japanese , he seems to the embodiment of the concept of shunyata or Emptiness. In the fifth Buddhism Conception of , he is at the center. His consort is . The Vairocana statue in Nara’s Todai-Ji which is located in is the .
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