Art, History, and Heritage
About Medicine

Tea House: Interviews, Commentary, Reviews, Poetry
Modern Kadampa Buddhism
Interpreting Medicine Buddha
Medicine Buddha is also known as Vaidurya Prabha Raja. Medicine Buddha is also called the King of Lapis Lazuli or Sapphire Light.
The Viability of Medicine Buddha
In this portion, we are going to learn about the viability of Medicine Buddha. After that, we will learn the short etymological description of the word Medicine Buddha itself.
Etymology of Medicine Buddha
Medicine Buddha is called Bhaishajyagur in Sanskrit. Medicine Buddha is also known as sang Gye men la in .
Tibetan medicine – Elements, Energies, and Diagnosis
Tibetan medicine is a science, art, and philosophy that provides a holistic approach to health care. It is a science because its principles are enumerated in a systematic and logical framework based on an understanding of the body and its relationship to the environment.
It is an art because it uses diagnostic techniques based on the creativity, insight, subtlety, and compassion of the medical practitioner. And it is a philosophy because it embraces the key .
Medicine Buddha as Chinese Pantheon
Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, one of the three, one of the three foremost Buddhas of the Chinese Pantheon, is a Buddha of the past era.
Master of Healing
He is known as Yao Shih Fwo. Better known to the people like the Buddha of Medicine or the Master of Healing, he is dear to the hearts of many, for they have indeed received his blessings in the forms of miraculous cures from all kinds of illness.
The title ‘Master of Healing’, .
Medicine Buddha Mantra Banner
Medicine Buddha (Tibetan: Sanggye-Menlha) called in Sanskrit Bheshajaguru i.e. Buddha of Healing. He wears monastic robes and sits on a lion throne. The color of his body is dark blue and he holds a bowl in the left hand having the medicinal plant called aura (not known scientifically) He holds a stem of the arura plant in his right hand. Sometimes, Medicine Buddhas are depicted in the company of Shakyamuni Buddha.
The Medicine Buddha is .
Tibetan Gau boxes & Amulets
Ga'u or Gawu is a ritual item also known as amulet box. Gau are portable shrines generally made from hand hammered metals. The purpose and function of an amulet box is for general protection and protection when traveling. Amulet boxes are also commonly used to store all manner of sacred materials such as small texts, blessing cords, consecrated medicine, relics, and the like.
Types of Tibetan Gau Box
Tibetan Gau boxs can be categorized according to their size, .
The Largest Tibetan Tiger Carpet ever made in Nepal
Mandalas Life is pleased to introduce the Largest Tibetan Tiger Carpet to all Tibetan Tiger lovers. The size of the carpet is 335 cm wide and 457 cm long (11*15)ft.
This Tibetan Tiger Carpet is a rare and top-quality rug that conveys the warmth of handmade products.
Historical context and meaning of the Tiger Rug in Tibet
Tibetan Tiger Carpets are made traditionally, each design is cut by hand to create a 3-dimensional look that emulates a .
Interpreting Buddhist protector Begtse Chen
Begtse Chen is known as the main protector for the Hayagriva cycle of practice. Begtse Chen is a Dharmapala and the lord of war in origin a pre-Buddhist war god of the Mongols. Begtse Chen is known as the Great Coat of Mail in English and Begtse Chen is also known as Prana Atma in Sanskrit.
The iconography of Begtse Chen
In the iconography of Begtse Chen, we are going to learn about his body picture, .
Five Elements of Human Body
The Universe is made up of five elements, Earth, Water Fire, Air, and Space. In the same way, a human body is also made up of these five elements called panchamahabhuta. The knowledge of these five elements is an essential pre-requisite for someone advancing in Yoga practice.
Whether we know it or not, all yoga practices work on the five elements. The foundation of yoga therapy and of
Ayurveda is also a knowledge of these elements (tattwas). Ayurveda uses these elements to .
How singing bowls are made in Nepal?
For many centuries, sound and music are used as a tool that helps to promote healing and meditation.
The singing bowl is one of the primary instruments for this purpose created by mankind.
These are religious and spiritual bowls made from metals when hit creates thoughtful and heavenly sound.
This sound repeats as if the universe is demonstrating upon one’s beautiful soul.
Singing bowl - Sound Healing
Singing Bowl is additionally referred to as one among .
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 .