buddhist culture
Vajra-Dorje- Striking Down Ignorance
Discover the profound symbolism of the vajra or dorje, essential in the rituals of tantric Buddhism, representing the union of wisdom and method to achieve enlightenment.
Vajra-Dorje- Striking Down Ignorance
Discover the profound symbolism of the vajra or dorje, essential in the rituals of tantric Buddhism, representing the union of wisdom and method to achieve enlightenment.
What is a bodhisattva?
Bodhisattvas, central figures of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, embody compassion and altruism, helping all beings achieve enlightenment.
What is a bodhisattva?
Bodhisattvas, central figures of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, embody compassion and altruism, helping all beings achieve enlightenment.
The Drilbou - Tibetan Bell - Buddhist Symbol of...
The drilbu, or Tibetan bell, is a central ritual instrument in Vajrayana Buddhism. This blog explores its Indian origins and its introduction to Tibet by Buddhist masters such as Padmasambhava....
The Drilbou - Tibetan Bell - Buddhist Symbol of...
The drilbu, or Tibetan bell, is a central ritual instrument in Vajrayana Buddhism. This blog explores its Indian origins and its introduction to Tibet by Buddhist masters such as Padmasambhava....
Yamantaka - The Destroyer of Death
Discover the essence of Yamantaka, the Buddhist deity revered as the "destroyer of death." Delve into his origin, manifestations, and meaning in Tantric Buddhism. Explore the ancient texts and practices...
Yamantaka - The Destroyer of Death
Discover the essence of Yamantaka, the Buddhist deity revered as the "destroyer of death." Delve into his origin, manifestations, and meaning in Tantric Buddhism. Explore the ancient texts and practices...
Heart Sutra
The Heart Sutra also known as the "Prajnaparamita Hridaya Sutra" in Sanskrit, is one of the shortest but most profound texts of Mahayana Buddhism. It expounds the ultimate nature of...
Heart Sutra
The Heart Sutra also known as the "Prajnaparamita Hridaya Sutra" in Sanskrit, is one of the shortest but most profound texts of Mahayana Buddhism. It expounds the ultimate nature of...
hannya, demon woman of Japan
Hannya (般若) is a Japanese demon. In fantasy legends and beliefs, it represents the ghost of a young woman returned from the afterlife to satisfy her desire for revenge. This...
hannya, demon woman of Japan
Hannya (般若) is a Japanese demon. In fantasy legends and beliefs, it represents the ghost of a young woman returned from the afterlife to satisfy her desire for revenge. This...