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Garuda: Terrifying Mythology or Inordinate Symbolism
How was Garuda originated?
Garuda 'the devourer' is popular in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. In both the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, Garuda...
Maitreya, the Future Buddha
Love is the motivation for entering the practice of the Vajrayana. A telling sign that this practice has been successful is its limitless expressio...
The Vajrasattva Practice for Purification
Vajrasattva, The Diamond or Adamant
Vajrasattva, like other Buddhist deities, is opposed to the idea of ego. Consequently, neither "who" nor "what"...
Vajrayogini and the Naropa Tradition
Mahasiddha Naropa and Vajrayogini
The great Mahasiddha Naropa is the lineage holder of the Chakrasamvara tradition. He was once the foremost schola...
Simhamukha | The lion Headed Dakini | Female Buddha
Your lion face is shocking and black as a storm cloud;You strike terror with your bared teeth shining, tongue lashing, and glare so violent As you ...
Guru Marpha and Milarepa | Kagyu Masters of Tibet Buddhism
Guru-Disciple Lineage of Kagyu Tradition
Tilopa received the teachings of Mahamudra directly from Vajradhara and Vajrayogini. He received the spec...
Mother Machig Labdron And Insights To Her Chod Tradition
Who is Machig Labdron?
The renowned female teacher of Tibet, Machig Labdron, depicted as a dancing Dakini. Machig, “Only Mother" or "Great Mother,"...
An Interesting Account on The Origin of Buddhist Sculpture
How the first ever Buddha Statue was made?
The History of Buddhist Sculpture:
Anathapindika, one of the Shakyamuni Buddha's disciple was making dai...
Namgyalma | Ushnishavijaya | The Victorious Queen of Crowning Light
Ushnisavijaya, also known as Namgyalma
Namgyalma bestows long life and grants rebirth in a Buddha paradise. She arose from the brilliant rays of li...
Vajra and Bell: What do they symbolize?
Vajra and Bell of Vajrasattva:
The adamant scepter Vajra and bell (Ghanta) are the profound emblems of the Vajrayana.
In Tantric practice, Vajr...