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About Sacred

Sacred means revered due to sanctity and is generally the state of being perceived by individuals as associated with divinity and considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; or inspiring awe or reverence among believers

The Alluring Tales of Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, also known as “The Golden Temple”

22
May
2022
Buddha, Buddhism Leave a Comment
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 .
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Buddhist Stupa – Kadam Chorten

17
May
2022
Buddhism, Stupas Leave a Comment
The Kadam Style is distinguished by a simple but top with a parasol and thirteen falling discs. A square balcony-like structure with a round -shaped bottom is placed in the center, all of which is above around double foundation. Kadam are commonly used as reliquaries. Some include only connected , while others contain the ashes of a or other renowned person. They frequently contain numerous kinds of treasure, ranging from .
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The Legend of Manjushree and the Mystical Paleo Kathmandu Lake

15
May
2022
Buddhism, Deities, Manjushri Leave a Comment
meaning “gentle glory” is often perceived as a divine being who brought order to the valley when it was a Paleo Kathmandu Lake, by cutting down the Chobhar gorge, draining out the and making the land suitable for life. Even more intriguing is the way he did it, by using a supernatural armament, a sword of godly might, cutting the valley into two. On the historical side of affairs, there are .
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The Chronicles of Pimbahal: History, Mystery and Enchantment

9
May
2022
Mandala Leave a Comment
The stories have baffled the local residents of Lalitpur for quite a long and the mystery doesn’t cease to intrigue the researchers either. Heritage of the valley Kathmandu valley is laden with and monuments cloaked in , stories and folklore. It is also a land of priests who practice , with magical powers, witch doctors and fortune tellers. It is a place that blends history with the ethereal. Renowned for .
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Kathmandu, The Land of Bhairava

11
Oct
2021
Buddhism, Culture, Hinduism Leave a Comment
In popular lore, the of and death, was considered to be the , jury, and executioner in times. Anyone accused of the crime was made to stand before Kaal Bhairava for judgment. Bhairava in the Jatra festival Under sunny skies, huge crowds packed the in to witness the Indra Jatra festival. Among the many dazzling attractions, is a practice of the chariot procession of the living .
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All about Applique Thangkas

1
Sep
2021
Art, Mandala, Thangka Leave a Comment
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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Deity and Divinities of Nyingma Tradition

21
May
2021
Mandala Leave a Comment
Tradition is the old school of is the name given to the followers of those original translations of the of the into . The Nyingma teachings are divided into the Long Transmission (Tib. ring gyü) of the and the Short Transmission (Tib. nyé gyü) of Terma; other teachings were received by directly in Pure Visions (Tib. dak nang) from deities or , in experiences or in dreams. Particular to .
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Black Mahakala Statue Real Gold and Thangka Color

All about Wisdom Protector – Mahakala

9
Apr
2021
Deities, Mantra Leave a Comment
is a male deity. He is the protector deity known as a in , especially most traditions, in Tangmi and in Japanese Esoteric . Maha literally translates as great and Kala signifies or death, hence Mahakala means "beyond the time" or "Great Black One". Mahakala is a protector deity and specifically the primary Protector of and . In some cases, Mahakala can also be a meditational .
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Shakyamuni buddha Thangka

Shakyamuni Buddha Mantra and Chants

8
Apr
2021
Mantra, Thangka, Tibetan paintings Leave a Comment
Siddhartha Guatama , also often referred to as Sakyamuni, was a spiritual teacher upon whose lessons the foundations for were formed. He is regarded as the Supreme Buddha and is the first individual to be visualized. Despite some confusion from those who do not follow Buddhism, it is important to note that the Buddha was not considered to be a . He was rather a mere human, like the rest of us, who was .
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Health at Your Fingertips – Mudras

25
Oct
2020
Yoga Leave a Comment
A is used in , , , and as a and symbolic gesture. The most well-known mudras are used as a way of channeling the flow of essential life force energy known as during and practice. The term translates as "gesture,"' "mark" or "seal" that is derived from . Although they have been around for thousands of years and have appeared in various and , including , Egyptian .
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