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3
Oct
2023

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Tales of Hiranya Varna Mahavihar – The Golden Temple

22
May
2022
Buddhas, Dharma
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 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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Worldly Protector Tsangpa Karpo

18
May
2022
Art, Himalayan Art, Mahāyāna, Thangka, Vajrayāna
Karpo is a wrathful of . Tsangpa Karpo was a dynasty that dominated large parts of Tibet from 1565 to 1642. It was the last royal dynasty to rule in its own name. The regime of Tsangpa Karpo was founded by , a low-born retainer of the prince of the Dynasty and governor of Shigatse in Tsang (West-Central Tibet) since 1548. Tsangpa is known as gTsang pa in Tibet. of .
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Emanation of Padmasambhava – Dorje Drolo

16
May
2022
Art, Dharma, Himalayan Art
is a wrathful emanation from the group of Eight Main Manifestations. Dorje Drolo the fierce manifestation of known as Diamond Guts. Dorje Drolo is one of the Eight Manifestations of . He assumed this manifestation in in in order to bring the local deities and guardians under his control. Dorje Dorolo is known as gu ru rDo-rje gro-lod in .  Dorje Dorolo is also known as Guru .
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Fierce Buddhist Deity – Black Hayagriva

4
Jan
2021
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Black Hayagriva is the wrathful activity deity of () Family of . Black Hayagriva is a fierce activity deity of the Family. Black Hayagriva is from the Revealed Treasure Tradition of Chowang. Black Hayagriva is known as tam drin in . Black Hayagriva is also known as the Black Horse Necked One in English. of Black Hayagriva In the iconography of Black Hayagriva, we are going to learn about his  .
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Bon Deity – Shenlha Okar

14
Sep
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is the most important deity in the Yungdrung tradition of . He is counted among the "Four Transcendent Lords". Shenlha Okar Tsog Shing is the field of deities for the accumulation of merit. Shenlha Okar is said to have created the world with the help of nine brother or nine cosmic who appear as war gods or Drala.  He is also considered a god of with many parallels to .
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Interpreting Buddhist Arhat Angaja

29
Jun
2020
Art, Himalayan Art
Angaja is the elder of 16 . He is known as Angiraja. In , he is called as Angaja, or Angiraja. ཡན་ལག་འབྱུང་, Yenlak Jung or Yenlak Kyé; Wyl. yan lag ‘byung, or yan lag skyes in . He is one of the arhats among the . The Life of Angaja In this segment, we are going to learn about the life of Angaja. As a householder, Angiraja was immensely wealthy and gave away all his seven , but he realized .
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Interpreting Blue Tara Ekajati

21
Jun
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is  Mahacinatara also known as one of the 21 . Ekajati is along with deity is one of the most powerful and fierce of . Ekajati is the protector of secret and "as the mother of the mothers of all the " represents the ultimate unity.  She is the most important protector of the Vajrayana , especially the and terms. The of the Deity Ekajati In this .
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Interpreting Buddhist Elder Rahula

24
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Rahula is the elder of the actual son of the and the 10th from the set of 16 Great Arhats. Rahula is known in for his eagerness for learning and was honored by and nuns throughout . The life of the Rahula In this portion, we are going to talk about the life of Rahula.  After that short etymological description of the word Rahula itself. Etymology of the Rahula The meaning .
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Interpreting Worldly Protector Dorje Legapa

24
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Dorje Legpa is an Oathbound of the School. Dorje Legpa is known as the guardian of the Revealed Treasure Tradition. The Esse of Dorje Legpa In this portion, we are going to talk about the life of Dorje Legpa. Finally, we will grab a short etymological description of the word  Dorje Legpa itself. Etymology of Dorge Legpa Dorje Legpa is known as Sadhu in . And the meaning of Dorje Legpa is Dor Je .
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Interpreting Buddhist Elder Bakula

24
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Bakula is also known as the Elder from the set of 16 great . Bakula is typical of the group of arhats and advance in age. The Life of the Bakula In this section, we are going to learn about the life of the Bakula. And we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Bakula itself. Etymology of Bakula Bakula is known as  Sthavira Bakula in . Earlier, we learn about the life of the Bakula. .
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