Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling Buddhist Centre

The nature of vows in Vajrayana with Jampa Thaye

17
Jan
2024

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A scroll painting of Saraha, surrounded by other Mahāsiddhas, probably 18th century and now in the British Museum

The Mahamudra Practice – Unveiling the True Nature of the Mind

13
Sep
2022
Meditation, Tantrism, Vajrayāna
is a form of that emphasizes the nature of . In Mahamudra, practitioners aim to see the true nature of their minds, which is said to be empty and open. Origin of the Mahamudra Practice The main text of Mahamudra is "The Root Text of the " by the Indian  (not to be confused with the earlier philosopher). The actual practice and lineage of mahāmudrā can be traced back to wandering  or great .
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Interpreting Indian Adept Avadhutipa – Maitripa

5
May
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Avadhutipa is also known as Maitripa who is an important figure both in and . It is through him that and ’s crucial on nature, the Uttara , 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 the Indian .
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Explaining Nairatmya

15
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is a who is the consort of in the Hevajra-.  Nairaymya is an embodiment of the philosophical concept of anatman. Nairatmya and Shri Virupa malformed, Ugly One along with the 'Extensive Lineage' of Indian of the Hevajra Tantra. The life of Nairatmya In this section, we will learn about the life of Nairatmya. And after that, we will learn about the short etymological description of the Nairatmya. Etymology of Nairatmya Nairatmya is .
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Interpreting Manjushri Namasangiti

8
Apr
2020
Art, Deities, Himalayan Art, Manjushri
Namasangiti is considered amongst the most advanced given by the . It represents the pinnacle of all , being a of the nondual class, along with the Tantra. The Viability of Manjushri Namasangiti In this section, we are going to learn about the viability of Manjushri Namasangiti. And after that, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Manjushri Namasangiti itself. Etymology of Manjushri Namasangiti Manjushri Namasangiti is .
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Explaining Dombi Heruka

6
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is also known as . Dombi is known as the Indian of methods from the group of 84 famous . Dombi Heruka was a principal student of Virupa. The Life of Dombi Heruka In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Dombi Heruka. And after that, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Dombi Heruka itself. Etymology of Dombi Heruka Dombi Heruka is known as .
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Explaining Siddha Virupa – The Lord of Yoga

28
Mar
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Vajrayāna
Virupa is also known as Yogeshvara. Virupa is surrounded by students and lineage teachers. Siddha Virupa is especially known as the source of the system held by the school and is thus seen as the Indian founder of their lineage.  The life of Siddha Virupa In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Siddha Virupa, after te short etymological description of the word Siddha Virupa itself. Etymology of Siddha Virupa Virupa is known .
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Interpreting Vajravarahi and 5 Deities Tibetan Painting

10
Feb
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Vajrayāna, Yoga
Vajravarahi, 5 Deity principal tutelary deity of the . The life of Vajravarahi In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Vajrabarahi, after that the short description of the word Vajravarahi itself. Etymology of Vajravarahi Vajravarahi is known as Asrdo Rje Phag mo in . Vajravarahi is one of the most popular female deities in all traditions of . Earlier, we learn about the life of the Vajravarahi. Now, we .
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Vajrayogini Dakini – Origin, Lineages and Iconography

1
Nov
2019
Culture, Deities, Gods, Meditation, Vajrayogini, Yogini
is a deity who is also called as Vajravarahi in , or , a tradition in which she is considered the supreme deity more revered than any male . She represents the path leading to female . She is also a , a term that describes a female supernatural being or an accomplished , and is considered the queen of the dakinis. Her name comes from the , , which means “diamond” or “thunderbolt,” .
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Machik Labdron and Chod Refuge

Depicting the Painting of Machik Labdron and Chod Refuge

14
Apr
2019
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
This is mid-20th-century of Machik Labdron and the Chod refuge field displaying teachers and deities. Painting Chart Depicting the Painting of Machik Labdron and Chod Refuge N°1  Asaṅga was "one of the most important spiritual figures" of and the "founder of the Yogacara school". Traditionally, he and his half-brother are regarded as the major classical Indian exponents of , Vijñanavada (awareness only) thought and Mahayana on the .
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The Lineage Tree – visualization of Refuge Tree

27
Dec
2018
Culture, Deities, Dharma, Gods, Symbols
has such a unifying symbol, known variously as a Refuge assembly, Field of Merit, or . It is known as a Refuge assembly because it is a visualized gathering of figures representing the three Refuges. It is known as a Field of Merit because by visualizing a great array of figures and then making to them, and by performing other skillful actions, such as committing oneself to the path .
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