buddhist culture
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...
Ganesh: The Divine Elephant in Buddhism and its...
Introduction: Ganesh, the beloved elephant-like Hindu deity, embodies a symbolism rich in meanings ranging from wisdom to protection. However, Ganesh’s influence is not limited to the framework of Hinduism; he...
Ganesh: The Divine Elephant in Buddhism and its...
Introduction: Ganesh, the beloved elephant-like Hindu deity, embodies a symbolism rich in meanings ranging from wisdom to protection. However, Ganesh’s influence is not limited to the framework of Hinduism; he...
Astamangala- The 8 auspicious symbols of Buddhism
The 8 auspicious signs of Buddhism or Astamangala were originally a set of Indian offerings presented to a king at his investiture. Jainism first took up these auspicious symbols probably...
Astamangala- The 8 auspicious symbols of Buddhism
The 8 auspicious signs of Buddhism or Astamangala were originally a set of Indian offerings presented to a king at his investiture. Jainism first took up these auspicious symbols probably...
The Dzis: Mysteries and Powers of Tibetan Beads
I. Introduction A. Presentation of Dzis: Tibetan beads of mysterious origin B. Brief history of the Dzis II. Characteristics of the Dzis A. Shape, size and materials of Dzis B....
The Dzis: Mysteries and Powers of Tibetan Beads
I. Introduction A. Presentation of Dzis: Tibetan beads of mysterious origin B. Brief history of the Dzis II. Characteristics of the Dzis A. Shape, size and materials of Dzis B....
BODHISATTVA MANJUSHRI
Manjushrî was a disciple of Shakyamuni of whom he is, with Samantabhadra, one of the acolytes in the groups of images called in Japan Shaka Sanzon, "the three venerable ones...
BODHISATTVA MANJUSHRI
Manjushrî was a disciple of Shakyamuni of whom he is, with Samantabhadra, one of the acolytes in the groups of images called in Japan Shaka Sanzon, "the three venerable ones...