About Tibetan Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism, is called as Lamaism, branch of Vajrayana Buddhism that evolved from the 7th century CE in Tibet. It is based mainly on the rigorous intellectual disciplines of Madhyamika and Yogachara philosophy and utilizes the Tantric ritual practices that developed in Central Asia and particularly in Tibet. Tibetan Buddhism also incorporates the monastic disciplines of early Theravada Buddhism and the shamanistic features of the indigenous Tibetan religion, Bon.
Tibetan Buddhist Tradition

Medicine Buddha sand mandala – A week of healing and sacred art

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Jul
2024
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The Eyes of Tārā – A spiritual practice for the visually impaired

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Jul
2024
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Jun
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Explaining Gelug Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism

5
May
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
The is the newest of the schools of . It was founded by a philosopher and . Gelug Lineage's field for the Accumulation of Merit with Tsongkapa at the Center is surrounded by the incarnation lineage above and with meditational deities, Confession , and protectors below. In the Gelug Tradition of Tibetan , there are numerous Field types distinguished both by the central figure .
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Yogini Yeshe Tsogyal – Mother of Tibetan Buddhism

28
Aug
2019
Dharma, Yeshe Tsogyal, Yogini
Tsogyal was the Mother of . Some sources regard her as a wife of , Emperor of . Her main consort was , a founder-figure of the tradition of . She is known to have revealed terma with Padmasambhava and was also the main scribe for this terma. Later, also hid many of Padmasambhava's terma on her own, under the instructions of Padmasambhava for future generations. Born a .
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The Tibetan Lung-gom-pa runners

3
Dec
2022
Monks
is an esoteric skill in that is believed to enable practitioners to run for extended periods of without tiring. This technique is similar to those used by Kaihōgyō in and practitioners of Shugendō. Like so much about , Lung-gom-pa running remains something of an enigma. through physical endurance Lung-gom-pa, also known as " marathon runners," is a form of spiritual training within Tibetan . This practice involves intensive spiritual training, .
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The Largest Tibetan Tiger Carpet ever made in Nepal

11
Jan
2021
Carpets
Life is pleased to introduce the Largest Tiger Carpet to all Tibetan Tiger lovers. The size of the carpet is 335 cm wide and 457 cm long (11*15)ft. This Tibetan Tiger Carpet is a and top- rug that conveys the warmth of handmade products. Historical context and meaning of the Tiger Rug in Tibetan Tiger are made traditionally, each design is cut by hand to create a 3-dimensional look that emulates a .
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Representation of Dragons in Tibetan Culture

4
Oct
2020
Art, Design, Symbols
has the largest tradition of Dragon which dates back more than 7000 years. are not just mythical stories or just some curiosities. They are part of life and . The of dragons are everywhere from the beginning of Tibetan and the importance is still up until today. In Tibet, Dragon is considered as one of the dignities. There is a total of four dignities. Tiger, , and the  .
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Explaining Protective Talisman – The thangka of the Tibetan calendar

1
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
This is the of the . As both an instructional and auspicious talisman the stylized astrological chart brings to all those who see, display, or possess it. The is a congregation of astrological, calendar, and primary element . The Esse of Protective Talisman In this portion, we are going to learn about the Esse of Protective Talisman. After that, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word .
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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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Sketching – The power of Tibetan paintings

15
Dec
2018
Design, Dharma, Symbols, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
is the major in creating the . Sketching involved several steps, the first of which was to lay down the main lines of orientation. Most important was the central vertical axis, for this would be the exact center of the around which the would plan the rest of the . The vertical axis usually marked the center of the , and it was in relation to this line that all .
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Characteristics of Tibetan Art – a psychological and meditational practice

26
Nov
2018
Art, Culture, Design, Dharma, Thangka
started from the rock in and its subjects ranged from animal images of deer, ox, sheep, horse, etc to hunting scenes. have flourished very well during the period of the Tubo Kingdom. Especially after the installation of in , made a more progress. Introduction to Tibetan Art The heritage of conventional and the fusion of , and Han People’s art make Tibetan .
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Eight Mahasiddhas

3 stages of Evolution of Tantric Buddhism

23
Nov
2018
Culture, Dharma, Hinduism, Tantrism
usually refers to a special esoteric school of , practice, and ‘based on treatises known as ’. It emerged in northeast during the fifth or sixth centuries CE and then formed its distinctive features around the seventh century CE. Afterward, it expanded geographically outward to the , East , and Southeast Asia. What Is Tantra? Countless practices of several Asian have been lumped together by western scholars under the heading "tantra." The .
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