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The Alluring Tales of Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, also known as “The Golden Temple”

22
May
2022
Buddha, Buddhism Leave a Comment
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 monasteries 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 .
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The Legend of Manjushree and the Mystical Paleo Kathmandu Lake

15
May
2022
Buddhism, Deities, Manjushri Leave a Comment
meaning “gentle glory” is often perceived as a divine being who brought order to the valley when it was a Paleo Kathmandu Lake, by cutting down the Chobhar gorge, draining out the and making the land suitable for life. Even more intriguing is the way he did it, by using a supernatural armament, a sword of godly might, cutting the valley into two. On the historical side of affairs, there are .
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The Chronicles of Pimbahal: History, Mystery and Enchantment

9
May
2022
Mandala Leave a Comment
The stories have baffled the local residents of Lalitpur for quite a long and the mystery doesn’t cease to intrigue the researchers either. Heritage of the valley Kathmandu valley is laden with and monuments cloaked in , stories and folklore. It is also a land of priests who practice , with magical powers, witch doctors and fortune tellers. It is a place that blends history with the ethereal. Renowned for .
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Hand-Painted Bhavachakra Wheel of Life Tibetan Thangka Art

Bhavachakra: Wheel of Life in Tibetan Art

3
Oct
2021
Art, Himalayan Art Leave a Comment
has also termed of becoming or the Bhava . 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 .
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A brief introduction to Black Jambhala featuring Thangka and Statue collections

8
Sep
2021
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, Black (: dzam bha la, nag po), a wealthy deity popularized in by Bari and the Kashmiri teacher Shakyashri . is known by in . Kuber is the . Originating in , he appeared from the river's and passed on the ability to generate to a monarch whose realm was experiencing severe financial troubles at the . He also helps the impoverished and those .
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Top 100 quotes by Buddha

22
Jun
2021
Awakening Thoughts, Buddha Quotes Leave a Comment
Prince was born in the 5th or 6th Century BC in . In his 20s, the prince experienced realities of the outside world that led him on a quest for . He left the palace to search for it and eventually attained enlightenment. It was then that he became . Until he died at the age of 80, Buddha taught many people how to achieve enlightenment. His doctrines eventually became what is known .
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Sitatapatra – Goddess of the White Parasol

31
May
2021
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Leave a Comment
is known as a protector against supernatural danger in . She is venerated in both the Mahayana and traditions. She is also known as Sitatapatra. Sitatapatra is a powerful independent deity emanated by from his Usnisa. Sitatapatra is known as   Dug Kar mo in . and Sitatapatra is also known as The , Crown Ornament of the in English. of Sitatapatra Sitatapatra is white in color with 1000 faces, .
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King of the South – Virudhaka

23
May
2021
Deities Leave a Comment
Virudhaka is a major deity in . Virudhaka is a symbol of and progress. Virudhara is the ruler of the wind. His sword is to protect and also to symbolize power over . Virudhaka is the Guardian of the Southern Direction. Virudhaka, leader of the , is a worldly guardian worshipped as a protector. He lives on the south side of the lower slopes of in the Heaven of the Four .
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The 9 Vehicles of Nyingma Tradition By Alak Zenkar Rinpoche

20
May
2021
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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 .
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Explaining Buddhist Deity Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara

31
Jan
2021
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Shristhikantha is a meditational form of Avalokiteshvara. Avalokiteshvara is a originally arose from the tradition of , and later as a tutelary deity of the tradition. Life of Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara,  after that, the short of Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara itself. Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara is the bodhisattva of surrounded by fifteen emanated from his . Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara .
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