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108 Verses Praising Great Compassion By Lama Lobsang Tayang

21
Aug
2023
Avalokiteśvara, Dharma, Vajrayāna
This translation of 108 Verses Praising is of the renowned Lobsang Tayang's . He was a highly esteemed interpreter of the Gelugpa tradition, and his writings cover a wide range of literature, , logic and . About Lama Lobsang Tayang was born in 1867 in the Gobi desert, was renowned for his vast of . He was compared to the Indian pandit Ashvagosha, author of the “50 Verses .
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All You need to know about Jivamukti Yoga

14
Sep
2020
Yoga
The method is a proprietary style of which is created by David Life and Sharon Gannon in 1984. Jivamukti is an ethical, physical, and that fuses vigorous yoga with adherence to five central tenets. Many celebrities follow this Yogic Style over . For spiritual, psychological, and physical growth, the fusion of five principles with is crucial. So this is obvious to experience an overall transformation in your .
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Interpreting Vajravarahi and 5 Deities Tibetan Painting

10
Feb
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Vajrayāna, Yoga
Vajravarahi, 5 Deity principal tutelary deity of the . The life of Vajravarahi In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Vajrabarahi, after that the short description of the word Vajravarahi itself. Etymology of Vajravarahi Vajravarahi is known as Asrdo Rje Phag mo in . Vajravarahi is one of the most popular female deities in all traditions of . Earlier, we learn about the life of the Vajravarahi. Now, we .
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Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

19
Jun
2019
Culture, Gods, Hinduism
The is a concept in in which the cosmic functions of creation, maintenance, and destruction are personified by the of  the creator, the maintainer or preserver and the destroyer or transformer. These three deities have been called "the triad" or the "Great ". However, the and medieval texts of Hinduism feature many triads of and , some of which do not include Shiva. Trimurti - The supreme lords The Hindu .
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Shading, Colouring and Grading of Thangkas and Mandalas

14
Dec
2018
Culture, Design, Dharma, Symbols, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
Another main step is to apply washes for and gradual transitions of tone. Shading is called  in which is one of the special feature of . Shading is an important feature of , taking up a large portion of the , and is done very carefully and precisely. Shading in this context does not mean the treatment of light and within the whole , for the distribution of light and dark is .
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Preparation and Application in Tibetan Art

Techiques of Paint Preparation and Application in Tibetan Art

14
Dec
2018
Art, Culture, Design, Dharma, Symbols, Tibetan paintings
After cleaning the pigment it had only to be mixed with the to become paint. For blending a pigment and binder you can simply mix it. Paint preparation can take a full day to prepare the five primary colors. Traditionally, the materials included a variety of mineral and vegetable substances minerals, precious stones, bark, leaves, flowers (especially the rock rose), gold, silver, copper, etc. Each had to be collected from its source in different areas of .
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The Preparation of the Thangka Painting Surface

30
Nov
2018
Culture, Design, Dharma, Painters, Thangka
Steps for Preparing a Thanka The of pursued their in an orderly and systematic I way. When creating they proceeded through six clearly defined steps: The first step was the preparation of the . Second, came the establishment of a on that surface by means of a sketch or transfer. The third step involved laying down the initial coats of paint, and that was followed by .
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Yoga Principles of Diet

18
Jun
2018
Yoga
Modern man lives at the risk of self-poisoning through the foods he consumes. tissues are continually undergoing a change of structure, and the multitude of cells that make up the body are constantly dying off while fresh material is supplied. This fresh body-building material can come only from the food one eats. While the first Yogins placed great importance on diet, it is only in the last few years that Western scientists and physicians .
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