Vajradhara Lineage Tree : Sacred Sakya Refuge for Meditation and Enlightenment

Dezhung Rinpoche Codified the Sakya Refuge Tree with Vajradhara in 1956 The Vajradhara Lineage Tree is a profound map of spiritual wisdom passed do...
Shakyamuni and Mara Thangka blog

Why the Shakyamuni and Mara Thangka Is More Complex Than It Seems

The Shakyamuni Buddha and Mara Demon Thangka is a powerful tale of enlightenment.  It portrays the Buddha's victory over Mara which marked a pivo...
Wind Horse blog

The Wind Horse: Tibetan Symbolism and Cultural Significance

The Wind Horse embodies one of the Five Elements The Wind Horse, known as rlung rta, holds a special place in Tibetan culture as one of its most ch...
Uncommon Depictions of Buddha

Unique Buddha Art: Uncommon Depictions of Buddha in Buddhist Artwork

Rare and Revered Depictions of the Buddha in Buddhist Art The uncommon depictions of Buddha lie at the heart of Buddhist art’s richness and versati...
Palden Lhamo and Magzo Gyalmo blog

Palden Lhamo and Magzo Gyalmo: Understanding the Two Shri Devis

Palden Lhamo and Magzor Gyalmo are chief deities of the Shri Devi class Palden Lhamo and her two-armed form, Magzor Gyalmo represents the pinnacle ...
Vajrayogini Mandala Thangka blog

Decoding the Vajrayogini Mandala Thangka: Profound Symbolism and Hidden Meanings

Nāro Khechari Vajrayoginī Maṇḍala‑Palace Thangka Is A Rare Kind Click Here To View Our Vajrayogini Mandala Thangka The Vajrayogini Mandala thangka...
Melong blog

Melong: The Mirror of Wisdom in Dzogchen Teachings

Melong Reflects the Nature of Mind in Dzogchen The term "Melong," translates to "mirror" in Tibetan (with "me" meaning mirror and "long" meaning gl...
Endless Knot symbolism blog

The Endless Knot: Symbolism of Sacred Geometry in Buddhist Art

The Endless Knot Is One of the Eight Auspicious Symbols The Endless Knot, often referred to as the Eternal Knot or Shrivatsa, stands out as one of ...
Cintamani blog

Cintamani: The Wish-Fulfilling Gem and Its Esoteric Symbolism

Cintamani Is A Legendary and Divine Wish-Granting Jewel Cintamaṇi, known in Tibetan as yid bzhin nor bu, stands out as one of the most powerful and...
Marichi Ozer Chenma blog

Marichi (Ozer Chenma): The Vajrayana Dakini of Light and Protection

Ozer Chenma Is the 21st Tara per Nyingma terma tradition of Jigme Lingpa Marichi, known in Tibetan as Ozer Chenma, is a revered dakini and yidam in...