Tibetan Thangka Paintings
The Three Daughters of Mara: Tanha, Raga, and Arati in Buddhist Art
Unveiling Desire, Lust, and Aversion in Buddhism: The Buddhist Representation of Mara’s Daughters
In the Buddhist tradition, Mara is often depict...
Shakyamuni Buddha With His Two Chief Disciples: A Timeless Representation of Dharma Transmission
Shakyamuni Buddha With Disciples, Shariputra and Maudgalyayana: Symbolism, Meaning, and Spiritual Significance
Throughout centuries and cultures,...
Under the Bodhi Tree: The Buddha’s Awakening and the Meaning of Enlightenment
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 and Shakyamuni Buddha in Contrast: Iconography Explained
Ratnasambhava vs. Shakyamuni Buddha: Iconographic Differences and Symbolic Meaning in Buddhist Art
Among the many Buddhas shown in Buddhist sacre...
The Life Journey of Shakyamuni Buddha: One Thangka, Twelve Great Deeds
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 ...