Marichi Ozer Chenma blog

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...
Kurukulla Paired with Ganesha and Takiraja blog

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 blog

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 blog

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...
 Six-Ornament Throne blog

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...
5 Principal Consorts of Guru Padmasambhava blog

Five Principal Consorts of Guru Padmasambhava: Beyond Yeshe Tsogyal and Mandarava

Union of Guru Padmasambhava and His Consorts Are Sacred and Devotional The Five Principal Consorts of Guru Padmasambhava hold a central place in th...
Vajrayogini and Chakrasamvara blog

Vajrayogini and Chakrasamvara: Why They Represent the Ultimate Tantric Union in Vajrayana

Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi are Consort Deities in Anuttarayoga Tantra The union of Vajrayogini and Chakrasamvara stands out as one of the most p...
Vajrasattva 100 Syllable Mantra blog

100 Syllable Vajrasattva Mantra: Chant for Healing, Protection & Spiritual Growth

Disclaimer: This article presents information on the 100-Syllable Vajrasattva Mantra, gathered from trustworthy and traditional sources. It is offe...
What to Choose blog

Natural Mineral Colors or Acrylics & Gold in Thangka Art: What to Choose?

Vibrant Colors and Gold Make Up a Thangka's Visual Composition Natural mineral colors, acrylics, and gold play a vital role in the art of thangka. ...
Standing Black Dzambhala blog

Standing Black Dzambhala: A Divine Symbol of Wealth and Abundance

Black Dzambhala Dispels Ego and Greed The Sacred Standing Black Dzambhala is a unique and rare work of art that portrays Dzambhala in his standing ...