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Tantric Practices: The Six Yogas of Naropa
The Indian Mahasiddha Naropa said:
Before any guru existed
Even the name of Buddha was not heard.
All Buddhas of thousand kalpas [eons]
Only c...
Kurukulla: Dakini of Red Enchantress with A Flower Bow
Who is dakini Kurukulla?
Kurukulla is the amalgamation of Kuru- 'who does or is the doer' or 'creates and destroys' while Kulla- 'traditions or kno...
Guru Marpha and Milarepa : A Guru Disciple Relationship
The life story of Guru Marpha and Milarepa is one great example of the Guru Disciple Relation in Buddhism.
Life Story of Marpha:
Marpa Chokyi Lodro...
Sculpting Art of Metal Statues and The Lost Wax Process
Craftsmanship of Statues
During the earlier days in Tibet, wood and clay were the popular medium for carving statues. Large-sized statues were mad...
Memoir of Nepali Sculpture
Statue in Nepal
History says that the memoir of Himalayan art, the Nepali sculpture, has carried a historical tradition in the making. Starting fr...
Avalokitesvara and his most famous Iconographic forms
Who is Avalokitesvara?
Among all the "Eight great Boddhisattvas" of Buddhist Tradition, Avalokitesvara is considered one of the most highly regard...
Buddhist Ritual Items, Hand made Treasures of Vajrayana
Importance of Buddhist Ritual Items:
Buddhism emerged in northern India during the late 6th and early 4th centuries BCE, during a period of rapid s...
Taking Care of Your Gold Plated Statues
Like every precious belonging, your statue needs proper care and safe handling too. Regular maintenance and checkups are always helpful to lengthen...
Medicine Buddha: His Healing Power of Lapis Lazuli
Medicine Buddha, An Introduction:
Medicine Buddha is also referred to as Bhaisajyaguru. Bhaisajya means the 'healing efficacy,' and guru means 'mas...
White Tara and Green Tara: An Insightful Comparison
The Meaning of Tara: The Noble Lady of Buddhism
Tara, as the name suggests, "the one who liberates," is the savior who saves the sentient beings ...