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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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1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa Thangka Painting

1st Karmapa Lama – Dusum Kyenpa

2
Jul
2021
Dharma, Vajrayāna
Dusum Khyenpa is known as the 1st . Dusum Khyenpa is the founder of the (Kamtsang) branch of the Tradition. Dusum Khyenpa was born in Kham He served as Abbot of after and founded the . He is becoming the seat of the incarnate Karmapa . Dusum Khyenpa was the founder of the school and of its three main monasteries: Kampo Nenang Gon in 1164, Karma Gon .
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The power of all Buddhas – Vajrapani Krodha

11
Jan
2021
Art, Deities, Himalayan Art, Vajrapani, Vajrayāna
Krodha has five according to a lineage. Vajrapani Krodha is known as a wrathful meditational deity. Vajrapani Krodh is representing the power of all . The reverse of the of Krodha Vajrapani is decorated with a drawing of a to represent the of all ones. Each of the figures of human teachers and is mar marked with the three letters, ' ah hum', representing the  .
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angaja arhat

Interpreting Buddhist Arhat Angaja

29
Jun
2020
Art, Himalayan Art
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 . 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 , but he realized .
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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 Lama Teacher Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo

20
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo was born in 1110. Pagmadrupa Dorje Gyalpo was one of the three principal students of . Padmadrupa Dorje Gyalpo was the founder of the Pagdru School. The life of Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo. After that, we will learn the short etymological description of the word Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo. Etymology of Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo Pagmodrupa Dorje Gyalpo is known as Pag .
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Interpreting Lama Teacher Rangzom Chokyi Zangpo

20
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo was born in  1012. Rangzom Chokyi Zangpo is known as a great translator of the early Nyingmapa Tradition. Rangzom Chokyi Zangpo traveled extensively and studied in with many teachers. The life of Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo. After that, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo itself. Etymology of Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo Rongzom Chokyi .
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Yogambara Thangka

Interpreting Yogambara

16
Mar
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is also belonging to the -mother. He is also belonging to the classification of which is made by the famous in the text a compendium of practices of the Indian Pandita and also through the tradition of and Ngog . The Viability of Yogambara In this section, we are going to learn about the viability of Yogambara, after the short etymological description of the word Yogambara itself. Etymology of Yogambara Yogambara .
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Tibetan Buddhist Eighth Karmapa Mikyo Dorje

Explaining Lama Teacher Karmapa Rolpai Dorje

29
Feb
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Rolpai Dorje who is known as the 4th wearing the and Khacho Wangpoa was the 2nd . The Life of Karmapa Rolpai Dorje In this portion, we are going to learn the life of the Karmapa Rolpai Dorje, after the short etymological description of the word Karmapa Rolpai Dorje itself. Etymology of Rolpai Dorje Rolpaie Dorje (1340- 1383) was the fourth Gyalwa Karmapa. Earlier, we learn about the life of Rolpaie Dorje. Now, we are going .
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