About Katvanga

Katvanga is a symbolic staff, carried in the left arm by tantric Buddhist deities, representing the consort.

13th Karmapa Dudul Dorje

May

2022

Dharma Samiksha

Dudul Dorje is known as 13th Karmapa. Dudul Dorje is able to teach the word of the Buddha to both humans and animals. He was the head of the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. Dudul Dorje was born in Champa Drongsar and recognized by Gyaltsab Rinpoche at the age of four. He received an education in the monastery from the age of eight by both the Kagyu and the Nyingma schools. Dudul Dorje became head of .

Thangka Collection of Shechen Monastery Nepal

Jun

2021

Dharma, Monasteries Samiksha

Shechen Monastery is one of mainmonastery of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It was originally located in Kham, Tibet, but was destroyed in the late 1950s during the Cultural Revolution and was rebuilt in Nepal in .

Fierce Buddhist Deity – Black Hayagriva

Jan

2021

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Samiksha

Black Hayagriva is the wrathful activity deity of the Lotus (Padma) Family of Buddha Amitabha. Black Hayagriva is a fierce activity deity of the Lotus Buddha Family. Black Hayagriva is from the Revealed Treasure Tradition of Guru Chowang. Black Hayagriva is known as tam drin in Tibet. Black Hayagriva is also known as the Black Horse Necked One in English. Iconography of Black Hayagriva In the iconography of Black Hayagriva, we are going to learn about his body .

Describing Buddhist Deity Vajrayogini in the form of Vajravarahi

Jan

2021

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka, Vajrayāna sadiksha

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 below. .

Interpreting Buddhist protector Begtse Chen

Oct

2020

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Samiksha

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 body picture, .

Worldly Protector deity – Drogdze Wangma

Sep

2020

Art, Himalayan Art Samiksha

Drogdze Wangmo protector deity was popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries by the Mindrolling Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Drogdze Wangmo is the avowed protector as worldly deities. Worldly Deities have been sworn by an oath to protect both the teachings of the Buddha and his followers. Drogdze Wangmo is known as the Powerful Friend in English. Drogdze Wangmo is also known as the Nyingma protector of the Terma Tradition. The iconography of the Drogdze Wangmo In the .

Interpreting Indian Adept Avadhutipa – Maitripa

May

2020

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Samiksha

Avadhutipa is also known as Maitripa who is an important figure both in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. It is through him that Maitreya and Asanga’s crucial work on buddha nature, the Uttara Tantra Shastra, became widely followed in Tibet. He also transmitted the esoteric aspect of buddha nature, embodied in the Mahamudra teachings, which treat the topic of mind in great detail and provide a wide range of progressive, highly-refined meditations. The life of the Indian .

Explaining Ganapati Thangka – the Great Red Lord of Hosts

May

2020

Himalayan Art, Thangka Samiksha

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

Interpreting Worldly Protector Dorje Legapa

Apr

2020

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Samiksha

Dorje Legpa is an Oathbound worldly protector of the Nyingma School. Dorje Legpa is known as the guardian of the Revealed Treasure Tradition. The Esse of Dorje Legpa In this portion, we are going to talk about the life of Dorje Legpa. Finally, we will grab a short etymological description of the word Dorje Legpa itself. Etymology of Dorge Legpa Dorje Legpa is known as Vajra Sadhu in Sanskrit. And the meaning of Dorje Legpa is Dor Je .

Explaining Lama Teacher Yutog Yontan Ganpo

Apr

2020

Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka Samiksha

Yutog Yontan Gonpo is the second physician king of Tibet. Yutog Yontan Gonpo is one of the founders of the Tibetan medical system. He is surrounded by images of the Buddha, medicine Goddesses, and tutelary deities. The Existence of the Yutog Yontan Gonpo In this section, we are going to talk about the existence of Yutog Yontan Gonpo, after that there presented a short etymological description of the Yutog Yontan Gonpo itself. Etymology of Yutog Yontan Gonpo Yutog .

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