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Statue of The Week: God Indra in a Crucifixion Pose
King of Gods: Indra Sculpture
Among the rarest representations found within the artistic traditions of the Kathmandu Valley, this Indra sculpture...
Manjushri Unveiled: The Different Forms of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom
Seven Forms, One Mind: How Manjushri's Iconography Reveals the Many Moods of Wisdom
In the vast pantheon of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, few fi...
Statue of the Week: White Dzambhala Riding the Dragon
Statue of White Dzambhala: The Symbol of Wealth
This week, we are honored to present a remarkable Dzambhala statue, meticulously handcrafted by ski...
Healing Deities and Healers in Buddhism: Compassion, Medicine, and the Path to Long Life
From Medicine Buddha to Living Healers, Tracing Buddhism's Path of Compassionate Care
Long before “holistic health” became a modern expression, Bud...
Indra Jatra 2026: Celebrating Indra, the Celestial God Buddhism Also Calls Its Own
How Nepal's Great Autumn Festival Reveals Indra's Shared Life in Hindu and Buddhist Tradition
Every year, as the monsoon season closes, Kathmandu...
The Certificate of Authenticity for Handmade Art in Nepal: What It Really Means
Why Authenticity Matters in Nepalese Handicrafts
If you've ever purchased a handmade Buddhist statue from Nepal, you may have received a small but...
Statue of the Week: Four-Armed Chenrezig
A Sacred Presence of Compassion
This week, we are honored to present a magnificent Four-Armed Chenrezig Statue, a sacred representation of Avalokit...
Sipai Gyalmo: The Divine Protector and Queen of the World in Bon Buddhism
Bon's Fiercest and Highest-Ranking Guardian Deity
Among the most important figures in the Bon tradition, Sipai Gyalmo stands out as a powerful fema...
Mucalinda Buddha Statue: The Story, Symbolism, and Artistic Representation
The Buddha Protected by the Naga King
The Mucalinda Buddha Statue is one of many types of Buddhist sculpture, and is especially significant as a sy...
Fierce Protectors and Peaceful Kings: The Bon Deities Sipai Gyalmo, Takla Mebar, and Kunzang Gyalwa Dupa
Meet the mule-riding queen, the flaming tiger-god, and the four-legged lord of unity guarding Tibet's oldest living religion
Before the arrival and...