Tibetan Thangka Paintings
Is Hand Painted Thangka Really Expensive?
The Making of Thangka: Its Significance & The Value
Thangka is highly esteemed and holds special significance in Buddhist culture. It is genera...
Maha Parinirvana: The Final Liberation of Shakyamuni Buddha
The passing away of Buddha Shakyamuni is marked as one of the 12 miraculous deeds of his life. The final liberation of the historical Buddha Shakya...
Lumbini: The Birthplace of Lord Buddha
Where is the birthplace of Buddha?
"The Light of Asia, Gautama Buddha," was born in Lumbini, Nepal, around the 6th century B.C. The classical Bud...
Souvenirs and gifts to buy from Nepal
A traditional act of Giving in Buddhism
Nepal, a nation nested between the magnificent Himalayas, is rich in and has a long-standing traditional...
Manjushri and His Significance in the Kathmandu Valley
The Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Manjushri
Manjushri is one of the oldest and most significant Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism. He is often referred t...
Vajradhara and Vajrasattva: The Vajra and Bell Holders
Introduction to Vajrasattva and Vajradhara:
Vajradhara is the ultimate Primordial Buddha or Adi Buddha. Vajradhara is the name of Sakyamuni's Tantr...
Vajrayogini and Vajravarahi: The Iconographic Differences
Vajrayogini and Vajravarahi as Dakini:
Vajrayogini is an enlightened deity believed to be the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas and is pri...
Sukhavati: The Pure Land of Buddha Amitabha
Sukhavati- Pure Land of the West
Sukhavati, the land of bliss, is a pure land of Amitabha in Mahayana Buddhism, as stated in Sukhavati-vyuha sutra...
Guru Rinpoche and His Great 25 Disciples
Journey of Enlightenment: Meet the 25 Disciples of Guru Rinpoche
Guru Rinpoche, often referred to Padmasambhava is a highly revered sage of Vajraya...
A Buddhist Tale of The Four Harmonious Friends
Who are the Four Harmonious friends?
The tale of the four harmonious animals or harmonious brothers/ friends is one of the widely preached Jataka t...