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The Ubiquitous “Yungdrung” Symbol In Tibet, the swastika symbol, whether as a pattern or a [...]

What are Mani Stones? In Tibetan regions, there is a custom of carving mantras (most [...]

What are stupas? According to the Buddhist Dictionary, the term “stupa” is a transliteration of [...]

The Kalachakra, or Kālacakravajra in Sanskrit, is a high-ranking deity in the Unsurpassed Yoga Tantra [...]

Many people have said to me, “I find Kapala mala beads terrifying, I’m very scared,” [...]

Tibetan Buddhism, a unique branch of Buddhism, is rich in symbolism, rituals, and philosophical depth. [...]

Gampalipa Gampalipa, meaning “the blacksmith,” was an ironworker from Shalibudza in northern India. His life [...]

Are you intrigued by the ancient practice of Vipassana meditation but unsure how to fit [...]

Bhandepa Bhandepa, meaning “the most venerable of wealth deities,” was a skilled Buddhist iconographer. He [...]

Jachapa Jachapa was a beggar from the place of Sendonakara. While begging, he always carried [...]