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Kathmandu, The Land of Bhairava

11
Oct
2021
Buddhism, Culture, Hinduism Leave a Comment
In popular lore, the of and death, was considered to be the , jury, and executioner in times. Anyone accused of the crime was made to stand before Kaal Bhairava for judgment. Bhairava in the Jatra festival Under sunny skies, huge crowds packed the in to witness the Indra Jatra festival. Among the many dazzling attractions, is a practice of the chariot procession of .
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The Vajrasattva Mantra Banner

26
May
2021
Mantra Leave a Comment
HUM. 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 people. He is commonly invoked in the maala, which is the fundamental for .
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King of the South – Virudhaka

23
May
2021
4 Heavenly Kings Leave a Comment
Virudhaka is a major deity in . Virudhaka is a symbol of and progress. Virudhara is the ruler of the wind. His sword is to protect and also to symbolize power over . Virudhaka is the Guardian of the Southern Direction. Virudhaka, leader of the , is a worldly guardian worshipped as a protector. He lives on the south side of the lower slopes of in the Heaven of the .
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Tibetan Tiger Carpet

All you need to know about 100-knots carpets

11
Oct
2020
Carpets Leave a Comment
making is one of the crafts. Those are traditionally made from Highland sheep’s wool called changpen. Tibetan carpets, were first used for secular, utilitarian purposes, and therefore allowed for a greater range of artistic expression. For hundreds of years, Tibetans have used carpets for decorative and functional purposes, drawing upon geometric patterns, , real and mythical , and imagery to create beautiful, colorful designs and subject .
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Bokar Monastery, Mirik, India

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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Explaining Dipamkara Buddha

24
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Leave a Comment
Dipamkara is known as the of the Previous Age, or the age prior to the of the historical Buddha who lived during the sixth century BCE. Dipamkara is often remembered as the buddha who predicted Shakyamuni’s future . The Viability of the Dipamkara Buddha In this portion, we are going to grab about the viability of the Dipamkara Buddha. After that, we will present the short etymological description of the Dipamkara .
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5 forms of Manjushri

Depicting 5 Forms of Manjushri Thangka

29
Aug
2019
Art, Deities, Himalayan Art, Manjushri Leave a Comment
Wutaishan Mountain in is considered special for the deity/. According to oral and Chinese literature, it was who first talked about the five different of . 5 forms of are represented on each of the five peaks: central and four directions. The Five Manjushri forms are not depicted in a consistent manner. There are many iconographic differences appearing between the various be they central .
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Shar Minub Monastery Kathmandu Nepal

28
Nov
2018
Buddhism, Monasteries, Rinpoche, Shamarpa Rinpoche, Stupa Leave a Comment
is located in the , in a valley at the base of . The is founded by the late 14th . He made great efforts to establish a monastery at Shar Minub, in Kathmandu, for the benefit of students in . The Sharminub Institute is located below the holy mountain with a beautiful view over the Kathmandu valley. Meaning of Shar Minub “Shar” means “to rise”, “Nub” means “to .
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Shamarpa – Emanation of Amitabha

28
Nov
2018
Buddhism, Monks, Rinpoche, Shamarpa Rinpoche Leave a Comment
was the emanation of , the of Limitless Light: a living example of the appearance of Amitabha in our world in the form of a Mahabodhisattva. The title of Shamar means “the of the ruby-red crown”, named after the replica of the ’s own crown which he bestowed on the . The successive incarnations of the Shamarpas are also known as the “Red Hat Karmapa”. Birth and Early life The 14th .
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