Tibetan Thangka Paintings

Palden Lhamo and Magzo Gyalmo: Understanding the Two Shri Devis
Palden Lhamo and Magzor Gyalmo are chief deities of the Shri Devi class
Palden Lhamo and her two-armed form, Magzor Gyalmo represents the pinnacle ...

Decoding the Vajrayogini Mandala Thangka: Profound Symbolism and Hidden Meanings
Nāro Khechari Vajrayoginī Maṇḍala‑Palace Thangka Is A Rare Kind
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The Vajrayogini Mandala thangka...

Melong: The Mirror of Wisdom in Dzogchen Teachings
Melong Reflects the Nature of Mind in Dzogchen
The term "Melong," translates to "mirror" in Tibetan (with "me" meaning mirror and "long" meaning gl...

The Endless Knot: Symbolism of Sacred Geometry in Buddhist Art
The Endless Knot Is One of the Eight Auspicious Symbols
The Endless Knot, often referred to as the Eternal Knot or Shrivatsa, stands out as one of ...

Cintamani: The Wish-Fulfilling Gem and Its Esoteric Symbolism
Cintamani Is A Legendary and Divine Wish-Granting Jewel
Cintamaṇi, known in Tibetan as yid bzhin nor bu, stands out as one of the most powerful and...

Marichi (Ozer Chenma): The Vajrayana Dakini of Light and Protection
Ozer Chenma Is the 21st Tara per Nyingma terma tradition of Jigme Lingpa
Marichi, known in Tibetan as Ozer Chenma, is a revered dakini and yidam in...

A Power Tantra Trio: Why Kurukulla Is Paired with Ganesha and Takiraja
This Triad Is Know As The Three Great Red Deities in Vajrayāna
Kurukullā is Paired with Ganesha and Takirāja not by coincidence, but as part of a ...

Swayambhu Stupa Legend: How Manjushri Created the Kathmandu Valley
Swayambhu Puraṇa Comprises the Emergence of the Swayambhu Stupa
The legend of the Swayambhu Stupa, rooted in the Swayambhu Purāṇa, recounts the tal...

Animal Thrones of the Five Buddhas: Symbolic Seats of Enlightened Wisdom
The Five Buddha Families Form the Foundation of the Mandala
The Animal Thrones of the Five Buddhas carries ayered symbolic meaning apart from being...

The Six-Ornament Throne: Iconography and Spiritual Architecture of Enlightenment
The Six-Ornament Throne Symbolizes Universal Support
The Six-Ornament Throne of Enlightenment stands out as a true gem of Himalayan Buddhist art, p...