Tibetan Thangka Paintings

The Role of the Damaru in Chöd Ritual Practice: Symbolism in Buddhist Iconography Introduction: The Voice of the Dharma in Sound and Silence The ...

Eight Taras of Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa Tradition The 19th‑century Tibetan master Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (1829‑1870) is recognized as a major tertö...

Lhabab Düchen: Significance, Symbolism, and Celebration of Buddha’s Descent from Tushita Heaven Lhabab Düchen, also known as Buddha's Descent fro...

Garuda and Makara in Tibetan Art: Iconography, Symbolism, and Sacred Meaning In the deep realm of Tibetan Buddhist art, every creature, gesture, ...

Prajnaparamita, the Goddess of Perfect Wisdom: Meaning, Symbolism, and the Living Essence of Enlightened Wisdom Prajnaparamita, or "Perfection of...

The Bodhi Tree: Symbol of Enlightenment, Compassion, and Inner Peace Many people consider the Bodhi Tree to be the most sacred plant in the world...

Ratnasambhava vs. Shakyamuni Buddha: Iconographic Differences and Symbolic Meaning in Buddhist Art Among the many Buddhas shown in Buddhist sacre...

Ksitigarbha: The Compassionate Guardian in Two Forms Ksitigarbha, one of the most respected and revered bodhisattvas in Mahāyāna Buddhism, holds ...

Kalachakra VS 12-Armed Chakrasamvara: Key Differences and How to Identify Each Deity in Thangka Art Within the Vajrayāna Buddhism, the deities Ka...

A Visual Biography: Shakyamuni Buddha’s Life Story on One Thangka Painting A Thangka is more than just a painting in Tibetan Buddhist art. It is ...