Tibetan Thangka Paintings
Long Life and Healing in Buddhism: The Blessings of Namgyalma, White Tara, and Amitayus
Three Buddhist Deities of Healing and Longevity: White Tara, Amitayus, and Namgyalma
In Buddhist Tantra, long life is considered a vital spiritu...
The Great Eight Charnel Ground of Vajrayana: Symbolism, Mandalas, and Meaning
Introduction to the Great Eight Charnel Grounds
In Vajrayāna Buddhism, the Great Eight Charnel Grounds (Skt. aṣṭa-śmaśāna) are liminal arenas tha...
Medicine Buddha: Discovering Pure Land of A Healing Paradise for Body and Soul
Connecting body, mind, and spirit with the restorative power of the Medicine Buddha
In the vast cosmos of Buddhist cosmology, the concept of Pure L...
The Starving Tigress: A Tale of Compassion, Selflessness, and Generosity
The Bodhisattva's Compassionate Sacrifice: A Story of Generosity and Selflessness
(Photo From the Himalayan Art Resources)
Long, long ago, a...
Explore the Dzambhala Thangka: 24K Gold Detail & Karma Gadri Style
Authentic Dzambhala Thangka for Spiritual and Material Abundance
In spiritual practice, there’s often a tension between material needs and inner gr...
Dharmapālas in Tibetan Buddhism: The Fierce Eight Guardians of the Dharma
The Role of Dharmapalas: Protectors and Guides in Tibetan Buddhist Practice
In Tibetan Buddhism, the term Dharmapala refers to the "guardians of ...
Green Tara, Namgyalma & Pannasavari: Three Divine Goddesses for Healing and Protection
Thangkas are more than just beautiful works of art in Tibetan Buddhism—they are sacred tools for meditation and spiritual growth. The thangka featu...
Troma Nagmo vs. Dorje Phagmo: Analyzing the Differences Between These Fierce Dakinis
If you’ve ever stood in front of a wrathful dakini statue and hesitated—Is this Troma Nagmo or Dorje Phagmo?—you’re not alone. These two figures sh...
Two-Armed Chenrezig: Discover the Meaning in Karma Gadri Style Thangka
A Thangka of Compassion, Simplicity, and Blessings (Padma pani)
For many practitioners, Chenrezig represents the heart of the Buddhist path, the em...
Shri Devi Palden Lhamo: Understanding Iconography and Forms
Palden Lhamo (Shri Devi): The Fierce Protectress of Tibet and Guardian of the Dalai Lama
Palden Lhamo, known in Sanskrit as Shri Devi (Pal Den Lh...