About Purusha

Purusha is a complex concept whose meaning evolved in Vedic and Upanishadic times. Depending on source and historical timeline, it means the cosmic man or Self, Consciousness, and Universal principle.

About 8 Auspicious Symbols in Buddhism – Ashtamangala

Nov

2018

Buddhism, Culture, Design, Gods, Hinduism, Symbols, Vajrayāna sadiksha

The eight auspicious symbols are called as Astamangala in Sanskrit and bkra-shis rtags-brgyad in Tibet. These symbols are the most well-known group of Buddhist symbols and are traditionally listed in the order of: A white parasol A pair of golden fishes A treasure vase A lotus A right-spiraling white conch shell An endless knot or ‘lucky diagram’ A victorious banner A golden wheel 8 Auspicious Symbols of Early Indian Assembly Originally the eight auspicious symbols formed an early .

Yantra, Shri Yantra, mandalas & importance of Shri Yantra

Dec

2017

Art, Buddhism, Culture, Hinduism, Mandala, Tantrism sadiksha

A Yantra is usually linked with a particular deity and is used for distinct purposes such as meditation, pujas, tantrism, the attraction of wealth and success. Numbers of geometric shapes and images along with mantras from the Yantra. The central point of almost all yantra is Bindu, a small red dot. The triangles are also important symbols representing Shiva and Shakti. The concentric circle represents the manifestation. Here's what a great meditation master, Ivan Rados has .