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Describing Buddhist Deity Vajrayogini in the form of Vajravarahi
Vajrayogini appearing in the form of Vajravarahi is one of the most popular Tantric female deities found in all traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. 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 Dakinis, Sahaja Chakrasamvara above, and two monastic figures below. .
3rd Panchen Lama – Lobsang Dondrup
Gyalwa Ensapa Lobzang Dondrup is the pre-incarnation of the Panchen Lama. Gyalwa Ensapa Lobzang Dondrup was a Tibetan Buddhist religious leader. He was posthumously recognized as the third Panchen Lama.
Gyalwa Ensapa Lobzang Dondrup was born in 1505 AD. Gyalwa Ensapa Lobzang Dondrup is known as the lama in life prior to being recognized as the 1st Panchen Lama.
Life of Lobsang Dondru
Lobsang Dondrup was known to have spent more than 20 years meditating in isolated .
Top 50 Books of His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lamas are believed to be an exemplification of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, and therefore the defender of Tibet. Bodhisattvas are realized beings inspired by a wish to achieve Buddhahood for the advantage of all sentient beings, who have vowed to be reborn within the world to assist humanity.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is widely known as Buddhism’s preeminent spiritual master and teacher, embodying the very best aspirations of this .
Tibetan Furnitures – The Greatest Treasure of the Himalayas
According to The Brief History of Tibetans, there was a record of engagement of carpenters to build the Jokhang Temple and Ramoche Temple in 6BC. Through thousands of years’ handworks of the people, Tibetan furniture has become a unique style, which bears artistic shapes, rich colors, and delicate craft. Tibetan Furniture is one of the greatest treasure which dates 1500 years back.
Tibetan Furniture is mostly made up of pine and Himalayan softwoods i.e. Elm, .
Dharmata – Attendant to the 16 Great Arhats
Dharmata is the Upasaka of Central Asian or Chinese origin and the layman attendant to the 16 Great Arhats.
Dharmata is the essence 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 dharma ta in Tibet.
Previously, we learned about the life of Dharmata. Now, we are going to learn about the .
Interpreting Buddhist Elder Kanakabharadvaja Thangka
Kanakabharadhvaja is the Elder of 8th arhat from the set of 16 great arhats. Kanakabharadhvaja is known as Bha ra dhva JA ser Chen Chong in Tibet. The meaning of Kanakabharadhvaja is Sthavira Kanaka Bharadhvaja in Sanskrit.
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 religious persons. Buddhist Elder Kanakabharadvaja was dead in 1699.
Buddha Teaching changed Kanaka Bharadhvaja .
Interpreting of Wheel of Life
The wheel of life is a symbolic representation of cyclic existence found on the outside walls of Tibetan Buddhist temples and monasteries in the Indo-Tibetan region. This pictorial thangka presents basic Buddhist concepts such as karma and rebirth in a manner that can be understood by uneducated or illiterate people.
Alternate translations for Bhavacakra include the Buddhist wheel of life, wheel of cyclic existence, wheel of becoming, etc.
The Viability of the wheel of life
In this .
Interpreting Buddhist Elder Vajriputra Thangka
Vajriputra is known as the elder is the 5th arhat 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 Tibet. And the meaning of Vajriputra is Sthavira Vajriputra in Sanskrit.
Earlier, we learn about the .
Explaining Lama Teacher Sakya Pandita Kunga Gyaltsen
Sakya PanditaKunga Gyeltsen was a Tibetan spiritual leader and Buddhist scholar and the fourth of the Five Sakya Forefathers.
He is held in the tradition to have been an emanation of Manjusri, the embodiment of the wisdom of all the Buddhas.
The Viability of Sakya Pandita Kunga Gyaltsen
In this portion, we are going to talk about the life of Sakya PanditaKunga Gyeltsen. After a short etymological description of the word Sakya PanditaKunga Gyeltsen itself, we will .
Interpreting Buddhist Elder Rahula
Rahula is the elder of the actual son of the Buddha Shakyamuni and the 10th arhat from the set of 16 Great Arhats. Rahula is known in Buddhist texts for his eagerness for learning and was honored by monks and nuns throughout Buddhist history.
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 .