

The birth of the 6th Karmapa, Tongwa Donden (1416-1453), at Ngomto Shakyam near Karma Gon in east Tibet, was marked by many auspicious signs. One month later, carried by his mother as she went begging, he became highly excited when their path crossed that of Lama Ngompa Chadral, a student of the fifth Karmapa. When Lama Ngompa Chadral asked who he was, the child smiled and replied “I’m the unborn, free from all names, .

The Largest Tibetan Tiger Carpet ever made in Nepal
Mandalas Life is pleased to introduce the Largest Tibetan Tiger Carpet to all Tibetan Tiger lovers. The size of the carpet is 335 cm wide and 457 cm long (11*15)ft. Tibetan Tiger Carpets are made in the traditional manner, each design is cut by hand to create a 3-dimensional look that emulates a real tiger skin. This Tibetan Tiger Carpet is a rare and top-quality rug that conveys the warmth of handmade products. The .

The power of all Buddhas – Vajrapani Krodha
Vajrapani Krodha has five garudas according to a Marpa Kagyu lineage. Vajrapani Krodha is known as a wrathful meditational deity. Vajrapani Krodh is representing the power of all Buddhas. The reverse of the painting of Krodha Vajrapani is decorated with a drawing of a stupa to represent the mind of all enlightened ones. Each of the figures of human teachers and deities is mar marked with the three letters, ‘om ah hum’, representing the .

Describing Buddhist Deity Vajrayogini in the form of Vajravarahi
Vajrayogini appearing in the form of Vajravarahi is one of the most popular Tantric female deities found in all traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. In this guise, she actually has either a single boar’s face, or two faces or heads, two or more hands, and legs, red, yellow, or black in color, standing in a dancing posture, or both legs down. Vajravarahi Vajrayogini is accompanied by 24 Dakinis, Sahaja Chakrasamvara above, and two monastic figures .

All you need to know about Brahmarupa Mahakala
Brahmarupa Mahakala is the outer form of Chaturmukha Mahakala. He is the special protector of the Guhyasamaja Tantra and the 2nd main protector of the Sakya School. Brahmarupa, a benign form of the wrathful deity Mahakala, is shown as a bearded nomadic ascetic, sitting on a corpse, wearing a bone apron, and holding a thighbone trumpet and a skull cup. A protector of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism, he is credited with introducing .

Eight Manifestations of Padmasambhava: Senge Dradog
Senge Dradog is the eight from the set of Eight Manifestations of Padmasambhava. Senge Dradog is an idealized wrathful form of the Indian Tantric Buddhist teacher Padmasambhava representing the power of all Buddhas. Life of Senge Dradog In this section, we are going to learn about the Life of Senge Dradog, after that, the short etymological description of the word Senge Dradog itself. Guru Senge Dradog is known as defeats the attackers on Dharma .

Interpreting Buddhist Protector Panjarnata Mahakala
Panjarnata Mahakala is the protector of the Hevajra cycle of Tantras. The iconography and rituals of Panjarnata Mahakala are found in the 18th chapter of the Vajra Panjara Tantra which an exclusive ‘explanatory tantra’ to the Hevajra Tantra itself. Life of Panjarnata Mahakala In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Panjarnata Mahakala, after that, the short etymological description of the word Panjarnata Mahakala itself. Panjarnata Mahakala is the main .

Interpreting Buddhist protector Begtse Chen
Begtse Chen is known as the main protector for the Hayagriva cycle of practice. Begtse Chen is a Dharmapala and the lord of war in origin a pre-Buddhist war god of the Mongols. Begtse Chen is known as the Great Coat of Mail in English and Begtse Chen is also known as Prana Atma in Sanskrit. The iconography of Begtse Chen In the iconography of Begtse Chen, we are going to learn about his .

How singing bowls are made in Nepal?
For many centuries, sound and music are used as a tool that helps to promote healing and meditation. The singing bowl is one of the primary instruments for this purpose created by mankind. These are religious and spiritual bowls made from metals when hit creates thoughtful and heavenly sound. This sound repeats as if the universe is demonstrating upon one’s beautiful soul. singing bowl – Sound Healing Singing Bowl is additionally referred to as .

3rd Panchen Lama – Lobsang Dondrup
Gyalwa Ensapa Lobzang Dondrup is the pre-incarnation of the Panchen Lama. Gyalwa Ensapa Lobzang Dondrup was a Tibetan Buddhist religious leader. He was posthumously recognized as the third Panchen Lama. Gyalwa Ensapa Lobzang Dondrup was born in 1505 AD. Gyalwa Ensapa Lobzang Dondrup is known as the lama in life prior to being recognized as the 1st Panchen Lama. Life of Lobsang Dondru Lobsang Dondrup was known to have spent more than 20 years .