About Samsara

Samsara is a Sanskrit word that means "wandering" or "world", with the connotation of cyclic, circuitous change.
Vajrayana Teachings and Culture

Celebrating the 71st Birthday of the 12th Gyaltsab Rinpoche

22
Jun
2024
Monastic Life and Teachings

Shackleton’s trans-antarctic expedition in Buddhist context

8
Jun
2024
Early Buddhist Teachings

Douglass Smith on the significance of skillful means in Buddhism

3
Jun
2024
More News

Products related to Samsara

Exploring the teachings of Buddhist Sutras through the 84000 project

Exploring the teachings of Buddhist Sutras through the 84000 project

17
Jul
2024
Literature, Mahāyāna, Sutras
The 84000 project is a significant endeavor in making accessible through meticulous translation and scholarly annotation. Rooted in a deep academic approach, it offers invaluable insights into the diverse of , focusing on texts that span various traditions and themes essential to both novice practitioners and advanced scholars alike. Academic Rigor and Methodology One of the distinctive features of 84000 is its rigorous methodology in translation. Unlike many other projects, it places a strong .
Read More

Cultivating inner enlightenment potential through the Tathāgatagarbha

27
Oct
2023
Culture
Within the realm of , the of the are not confined to esoteric doctrines and spiritual ideals but are, in fact, deeply rooted in profound insights into the nature of existence and the human condition. One such exploration is found in the and the teachings from the book ", , and " derived from it. This book stands as the third volume in The Library of and .
Read More

Origin of Yoga and its connection with Buddhism

21
Oct
2023
Dharma, Yoga
Nowadays, you can find classes in nearly every city, and there are numerous online platforms that facilitate practicing yoga at home. Yoga involves a combination of physical postures and breath , which can be either static or flowing, slow or fast. Historical origins of Yoga It is essential to understand the core and purpose of yoga and its historical origins. This offers valuable insights into the cultural context during which the lived and .
Read More
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 .
Read More

Deity and Divinities of Nyingma Tradition

21
May
2021
Deities, Vajrayāna
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 or , in experiences or in dreams. Particular to .
Read More

The 9 Vehicles of Nyingma Tradition By Alak Zenkar Rinpoche

20
May
2021
Rinpoche, Vajrayāna
Our teacher, the fourth guide of this fortunate eon, the incomparable lord of sages, Sakyamuni, gave infinite as means to enter the of the causal and resultant vehicles, in accordance with the particular temperaments, spiritual faculties, and attitudes of disciples. Nevertheless, they may all be included within the three vehicles, which, in turn, may be further subdivided into nine successive stages. The General says: The ultimate definitive vehicle Certainly appears as three in number: The .
Read More

Interpreting of Wheel of Life

5
May
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is a symbolic representation of cyclic existence found on the outside walls of and in the Indo- region. This pictorial presents basic concepts such as and rebirth in a manner that can be understood by uneducated or illiterate people. Alternate translations for include the Buddhist , wheel of cyclic existence, wheel of becoming, etc. The Viability of of life In this .
Read More
Statue of Sahasrabhuja Avalokitesvara with Coral Torquise and Lapis and Metal Setting

Explaining God of Compassion Avalokitesvara

24
Apr
2020
Art, Avalokiteśvara, Deities, Himalayan Art
Avalokitesvara is a who uses to embodies the of all . He is one of the more widely revered who helps in mainstream . In and its sphere of cultural influence, Avalokitesvara is often depicted in an also female form known as Guan Yin. The Viability of Avalokitesvara In this portion, we are going to learn about the viability of Avalokitesvara, after the short description of the word Avalokitesvara itself Avalokitesvara is .
Read More

Explaining Ancient Sridevi (Dudsolma)

16
Feb
2020
Art, Dharma, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
Shri is not one entity or personality. Depending on the form of Shri Devi she could be a wrathful emanation of a number of different deities such as Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo is the wrathful form of Sarasvati. Some of Shri Devi with four arms such as Dudusolma are the wrathful form of Shri . There are dozens of different variations and forms of Shri Devi. Shri Devi wrathful with one face and .
Read More

35 Buddhas of confession

7
Feb
2020
Himalayan Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
The are known from the of the Three Heaps, popular in .  35 Confession Prayer This confession prayer is very well known in the tradition. Among English-speaking followers, it is commonly referred to as the “Thirty-five Buddhas Confession Prayer.” The Thirty-five Buddhas are special confession buddhas who, while , made special to assist others to overcome their negativities. Its actual title is the Sutra of Three .
Read More