New arrival in the Tibetan Incense Shop - Chenrezig Mandala Thangka.
Buddha Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara in sanskrit), the Compassion Buddha, is the embodiment of the universal compassion of all enlightened beings. By relying upon him, we naturally increase our own compassion. His first two hands hold a jewel, symbolizing his own enlightenment; his second [...]
Kuenselonline, 28 September, 2009 - A 241-year old Gyalwa Jampa thongdroel (giant thangka) of the Buddha Maitreya, or the future Buddha, was unfurled at the Phajoding monastery in Thimphu yesterday, after 47 years.
The 37 by 31 feet thongdroel, the first of its kind in the country, was constructed by the 14th Je Khenpo, Tenzin Namgyel, [...]
The ‘lung ta’ translates into ‘wind stallion’. The Lung Ta’s five panels represent the elements: blue-sky, white-wind, red-fire, green-water and yellow-earth.
It’s quite rare that you get the chance to see both lineage holders together: Karmapa and Shamarpa, Black Hat Lama and Red Hat Lama.
The 37 practices are an invitation to explore our mind. They are not indictments to abandon our responsibilities, but instead offer advise on how to deal with our world in a healthy and beneficial way.
Pictures, Shop News | Leo Golan | 
February 13, 2010 2:08 pm | 
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