Tibetan Thangka Paintings

The Five Dhyani Buddhas: An Introduction to Wisdom and Enlightenment
Understanding the Five Wisdom Buddhas
The Five Dhyani Buddhas are the manifestations of the enlightened mind, each representing a different aspect ...

How to Cultivate Wisdom and Compassion for Fulfilling 2025
Nurturing the Mind and Heart: Positive Intelligence
Cultivating wisdom and compassion is essential for navigating the complexities of 2025 with cl...

Who Was Dampa Sangye (Padampa Sangye) and His Contribution to Tibetan Buddhism
Discovering Dampa Sangye: His Life, Teachings, and Legacy in Tibetan Buddhism
Dampa Sangye, also known as Padampa Sangye, stands as a deeply revere...

What is Shunyata? Understanding Emptiness in Buddhist Teachings
"All the dogmatists have been terrified by the lion's roar of shunyata. Wherever they may reside, shunyata lies in wait!"
-Nagarjuna
Buddh...

Origin and Transmission of the Karma Kagyu Tradition in Tibet
Karma Kagyu Is the Most Prominent Lineage In Kagyu school
The Karma Kagyu tradition is an eminent sect of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The...

Yeshe Tsogyal: A Powerful Beacon Of Discernment And Compassion
Who was Yeshe Tsogyal?
Yeshe Tsogyal was born in the 8th century in the kingdom of Kharchen, now part of modern-day Tibet. Despite being of royal ...

Buddhism and The Art of Letting Go: A Path to Inner Freedom and Peace
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Philosophy Of Letting Go in Buddhism
The Nature of Attachment
Impermanence and Non-Self: Transforming A...

Sacred Colors of Thangka: The Mystical Role of Stones and Minerals
Natural Stones Enhance the Sacred Colors of Thangka
The art of Thangka often incorporates sacred stones and minerals that result in the celebrated ...

Beautiful Story of ShapeShifters “Maras” and Great Saint Upagupta
Mara's Illusions and Upagupta: A Buddhism's Short Story
The religion of Buddha has a rich tradition of short stories, including myths and stories o...

The Three Buddhas: A Timeless Journey from the Past to Eternity
The Eternal Presence of the Three Buddhas
The Three Buddhas—Dipankara, Gautama, and Maitreya—symbolize a timeless continuum of enlightenment, guidi...