Tibetan Thangka Paintings
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Shangpa Kagyu Lineage: History, Masters, and Essential Teachings
Shangpa Kagyu: Origins, Teachings & Living Lineage
The Shangpa Kagyu Lineage is also known as the 'secret lineage' since Niguma instructed Khyu...
Siddhi Lakshmi in Buddhism, Origin and Adaptation
Siddhi Lakshmi: Goddess of Power, Prosperity, and Protection
Siddhi Lakshmi, also known as Purnachandi, is one of the most powerful and esoteric ...
Wrathful Deities: Guardians of Wisdom and Destroyers of Illusion
Wrathful Deities in Tantric Buddhism: Fierce Protectors and Spiritual First Responders
In Tantric Buddhism, wrathful deities are depicted as fier...
Guru Rinpoche: Everything You Need to Know About Padmasambhava, the Lotus-Born Master
About Guru Rinpoche: Origins, Legends & Lasting Legacy
In Tibetan, Padmasambhava is often known as Guru Rinpoche, which means “precious maste...