Tibetan Thangka Paintings
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 ...
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...
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...
Long life Deity Tsheringma | The Protector of Practitioners
Have you ever seen a thangka that caught your eye, the colours, the gold, the fine details, and wondered, “Who is this deity? What does she mean?”
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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...