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Matthieu Ricard, A French writer and Buddhist monk

2
Apr
2018
Biography, Monks
I chose to become a over a Bio-Chemist is a popular name we hear when talking about and . He is from an intellectual family; his father is a renowned French philosopher and mother is the abstract lyrics painter and called nun Yahne Le Toumelin. Seems like he's following his mom's path. After completing the PhD degree in molecular genetics at Pasteur Institute, Matthieu decided to become a .
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Explaining Ganapati Thangka – the Great Red Lord of Hosts

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May
2020
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Ganapati is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the pantheon. Ganapati is also known as the Great Red Lord of Hosts. Ganesh originated with Brahmanism (Vedism). In , there are two that mention Ganapati, and one with his “” () which can be chanted by anyone. In the sutra, says: Any son or daughter of high birth, whether or nun, lay brother or sister who undertakes any matter .
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Interpreting Lama Teacher Rangzom Chokyi Zangpo

20
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo was born in  1012. Rangzom Chokyi Zangpo is known as a great translator of the early Nyingmapa Tradition. Rangzom Chokyi Zangpo traveled extensively and studied in with many teachers. The life of Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo. After that, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo itself. Etymology of Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo Rongzom Chokyi .
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Explaining Lama Teacher Gyurme Dorje

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Apr
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Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Was the founder of the . Gyurme Dorje was a prolific author and a revealer of hidden treasure who was accompanied by Lochen Dharmashri and Pema Gyurme Gyatso. The life of Gyurme Dorje In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Gyurme Dorje. After this, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Gyurme Dorje itself. Etymology of Gyurme Dorje Gyurme Dorje is also known as a .
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Explaining Lama Teacher Karmapa Rolpai Dorje

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Feb
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Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Rolpai Dorje who is known as the 4th wearing the and Khacho Wangpoa was the 2nd . The Life of Karmapa Rolpai Dorje In this portion, we are going to learn the life of the Karmapa Rolpai Dorje, after the short etymological description of the word Karmapa Rolpai Dorje itself. Etymology of Rolpai Dorje Rolpaie Dorje (1340- 1383) was the fourth Gyalwa Karmapa. Earlier, we learn about the life of Rolpaie Dorje. Now, we are going .
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All you need to know about Singing Bowls

23
Feb
2020
Culture, Dharma
are a mysterious combination of , science, , and sound an connection for humanity. This rich mesh of qualities makes for many different paths of enjoyment. of Singing also known as , , DhoniPatra(sound, vessel), and suzu gongs are used for , healing purpose, sound , purpose, sound yoga, sound meditation with chantings, which have great medicinal and used from ancient .
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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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The Sacred Composition of Colors in Tibetan  Art

14
Dec
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Art, Culture, Design, Dharma, Symbols, Tibetan paintings
The painter's palette consisted mainly of paints derived from the mineral . also made some of their paints by mixing the pigments with organic dyes and lakes such as indigo and lac dye. Important of this type included the blending of each of these two dyes with white. But since the dyes and lakes were mainly used during the and outlining stages that followed the initial application of .
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Top 10 Composition of Pigments in the Tibetan paintings

7
Dec
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Culture, Dharma, Tibetan paintings
The application of colour to the involved two main steps first, filling in the areas of different base colours, and second, the subsequent and outlining of those areas. To these steps there corresponded the two essentially different types of paint in the palette Mineral (rdo tshon and sa tshon) and The organic dyes or lakes (tshos) The mineral pigments had to be mixed with a before being applied as paints. .
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Variations in Most Valuable Possession

17
Apr
2018
Meditation, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
Have you ever speculated about your most valuable ? Well, if not it's really a good idea if you start thinking about it. If you start thinking about the most valuable possession, you might come up with a big list. You can then select the most treasured among them. Some people come up with a situation where they have to compromise all the so that they can stick up with one best possession. While researching more on .
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