Tibetan Thangka Paintings
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...