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Sambhogakaya Buddha

Buddha of luminous Light – Sambhogakaya

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Jul
2020
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refers to the luminous form of clear light. The practitioner attains upon reaching the highest dimensions of practice. According to tradition, those skilled in , such as advanced and , as well as other highly realized Buddhists, may gain access to the Sambhogakaya and receive direct transmission of doctrine. Life of Sambhogakaya In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Sambhogakaya, after that, the short .
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Simhamukha Yogini The Female Tantric Buddha

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Jul
2020
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Simhamukha is a tutelary deity arising out of the Chakrasamvara cycle of and belongs to the ‘’ classification. Simhamukha is known as a and the female . Simhamukha is the 8th Century . Life of Simhamukha Yogini In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Simhamukha, after that, the short etymological description of the word Simhamukha itself. Simhamukha is the founder of the sarma school. She .
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angaja arhat

Interpreting Buddhist Arhat Angaja

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Jun
2020
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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 Sixteen Arhats. 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 , .
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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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Explaining Buddhist Deity Green Tara

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May
2020
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is a female and one of the most well-known in women. She is known as an being ready to take action to benefit sentient. The color green represents the wind element. She moves quickly as the wind to help others. The life of the Green In this section, we are going to talk about the life of Green tara, after the short etymological description of the word .
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Interpreting Indian Adept Avadhutipa – Maitripa

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May
2020
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Avadhutipa is also known as Maitripa who is an important figure both in Mahayana and . It is through him that and ’s crucial on nature, the Uttara Shastra, became widely followed in . He also transmitted the esoteric aspect of buddha nature, embodied in the , which treat the topic of in great detail and provide a wide range of progressive, highly-refined . The life of .
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Interpreting Buddha of longevity – White Tara

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May
2020
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is known as the female of . White , also called “the Mother of all Buddhas” is the perfect embodiment of graceful power, , and . As with Tara’s expressions in the other five colors, the vibrations of white color express the specific energy of White Tara. The Viability of the White Tara In this portion, we are going to gab about the viability of the White Tara. After that, we .
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Explaining Ganapati Thangka – the Great Red Lord of Hosts

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May
2020
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Ganapati is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the pantheon. Ganapati is also known as the Great Red Lord of Hosts. Ganesh originated with Brahmanism (Vedism). In , there are two that mention Ganapati, and one with his “Dharani” () which can be chanted by anyone. In the sutra, says: Any son or daughter of high birth, whether or nun, lay brother or sister who undertakes any .
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Interpreting of Wheel of Life

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May
2020
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is a symbolic representation of cyclic existence found on the outside walls of and monasteries in the Indo- region. This pictorial presents basic concepts such as and rebirth in a manner that can be understood by uneducated or illiterate people. Alternate translations for include the Buddhist , wheel of cyclic existence, wheel of becoming, etc. The Viability of of .
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Interpreting Buddhist Elder Vajriputra Thangka

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May
2020
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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 . .
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