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The Glorious Statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, Chenrezig, and Guru Padmasambhava at Swayambhunath
A Guide to the Three Golden Statues Watching Over Kathmandu
At the base of the old Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, there is a magnificent ...
Statue of the Week: Handcrafted Vajrayogini Copper Statue
Vajrayogini Statue: A Powerful Representation of Wisdom and Transformation
Vajrayogini is one of the most revered female deities in Vajrayana Buddh...
The Hollow Body of a Buddhist Statue: Intentional or a Craft Mistake?
Why so many sacred Himalayan bronzes are empty inside and what that emptiness is actually for
Most people who view a beautifully designed Buddhist ...
Why Father's Day Matters: Fatherhood Through the Deities Who Embody It
Exploring Deities who Reflect the Many Faces of Fatherhood, ahead of Kushe Aunsi 2083
In Nepal, Father's Day is called Kushe Aunsi, or Buwa ko Mukh...
Statue of the Week: Lapis Lazuli Medicine Buddha Statue
A Radiant Representation of the Medicine Buddha
This week, we are honored to present a magnificent Lapis Lazuli-Colored Medicine Buddha Statue, a ...
The Journey of Lokeshvara Across Asia: The Evolution of Compassion in Buddhist Art
From Indian Bodhisattva to Asian Icon of Compassion
Few Buddhist figures have traveled across cultures as profoundly as Lokeshvara, the Lord of Com...
Shanglon on Horse: The Protector Deity of Tibetan Medicine
The Horse-Riding Protector of Tibetan Medical Tradition
Among the specialized protector figures found in Tibetan Buddhist art, Shanglon Dorje Dudul...
Statue of the Week: 24K Fire-Gold Dzambhala Statue
Introduction to the Statue of the Week:
This week, we are delighted to feature an extraordinary statue of Dzambhala, the revered Buddhist deity a...
Gunla Parva 2026: The Sacred Tenth Month of the Nepal Sambat Calendar
The Holiest Month of the Newar Buddhist Calendar, Day by Day
Gunla Parva, the tenth month of the Newari calendar, known as Nepal Sambat, is one of ...
The Hidden Language of Buddhist Statues: Understanding Every Detail from Crown to Lotus
A Guide to the Symbols, Postures, and Ornaments That Turn Sculpture into Sacred Teaching
A Buddhist statue is not merely a representation of a Budd...