About Monks

A monk is a person who practices religious asceticism by monastic living, either alone or with any number of other monks. They will follow the religious path.

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Lifestyle of Monks and their techniques of making Mandala

Lifestyle of Monks & their techniques of making Mandala

19
Dec
2017
Mandala
The typical of rotates around chanting, and doing some artistic . There are different communities of in . The in these monasteries give education and people from different regions and other countries come to receive a classical . Little monks from the age of even from all over Nepal and other Himalayan countries are residing at this , in . It is not a compulsion for .
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Phurba Gallery

The Tantric Phurba – A protective ritual dagger

15
Sep
2022
Tantrism, Vajrayāna
The is a dagger used in practices. It is used to protect against negative energies and to promote positive change. The phurba is not to be used for or harm, and should only be used for ritual purposes. It is a powerful for protection and should be used with care and respect. Origin of Phurba in The renowned , who was initiated by the Indian sage Prabhahastin, is said .
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Buddhist monuments and the Kings of Patan

31
Jul
2022
Buddhism, Monuments
Long ago, Sarvananda of Dipavati invited sages around the country for distributing alms. , a Buddha who reached prior to , was also invited. However, instead of visiting the palace, Dipankara Buddha visited a nearby hut belonging to an old lady. In late 2021, a 1400-year-old stone inscription was discovered in front of the Bhimsen at Durbar. It was kept there by Lichhavi ruler Anshu Verma. The inscription .
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Itum Bahal temple

Itum Bahal and the Legend of the Demon Guru Mapa

19
Jun
2022
Buddhism, Monasteries, Monuments
There are innumerable in where are passed on from one generation to the next. The presence of many , , monasteries and Bahals ( courtyards) made as one of the centers of since the ancient . Some of the breathtaking and majestic sites are still fully functioning, while others are remnants of the ancient city’s glorious past. Itum Bahal (Shree Bhaskar Deva Sanskarit Kesh Krit .
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Tales of Hiranya Varna Mahavihar – The Golden Temple

22
May
2022
Buddhas, Buddhism
The golden and its sublime architectural design, the marvelous artefacts and engrossing stories have startled the of visitors and left them pondering for years. is a captivating city boasting some majestic temples and monasteries poking out from behind modern buildings to those found along the old narrow alleys and streets There are many shrines dedicated to in Patan and you don’t have to be practicing Buddhism to appreciate the architectural significance .
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Hand-Painted Bhavachakra Wheel of Life Tibetan Thangka Art

Bhavachakra: Wheel of Life in Tibetan Art

3
Oct
2021
Art, Himalayan Art
has also termed of becoming or the . The is the which represents the complex pictures of views of the . Buddhists believe that the existence of the cycle of our life, death, rebirth, and seeks to escape together as a whole. According to , the wheel of life is divided into five or six states or , into which a soul .
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The Dalai Lama Lineage through the Himalayan Arts

2
Oct
2021
Art, Himalayan Art
is the most recent in the huge line of lraders of branch of . He is considered to be an exemplification of or , of , and thus the defender of . are realized beings inspired by a wish to realize for the advantage of all sentient beings, who have vowed to be reborn within the planet to help humanity. In 1578 the Mongol ruler Altan .
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All about Applique Thangkas

1
Sep
2021
Art, Handicrafts
is Known as göchen in . The Huns of Central were the first to use to decorate saddle blankets. It traveled eastward along the Road, and accepted it as a holy form. Fabric were created in the 15th century utilizing an indigenous applique method. These thangkas, which are lavishly embroidered and appliqued, immediately became popular in Tibet. Because of its excellent materials, durability, suppleness, and potential .
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1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa Thangka Painting

1st Karmapa Lama – Dusum Kyenpa

2
Jul
2021
Buddhism, 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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Charity and perfection of giving in Buddhism

11
Oct
2020
Buddhism
The of true charity is to offer something without expecting anything reciprocally for the . If a person expects some material benefit to arise from his gift, he/she is only performing an act of bartering and not charity. A charitable person shouldn't make people feel indebted to him or use charity to control over them. He/she should not even expect others to be grateful, for most people are forgetful though not necessarily ungrateful. The .
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