Five Sciences•Art and Craft
Thangka
The Eight Transformations of Guru Rinpoche
Our vision is to preserve and pass on One of the highest practices of Buddhism The Inheritance and Teachings of Dzogchen Guru Padmasambhava is the
Vajra Bridge Refuge Mirror
Our vision is to preserve and pass on One of the highest practices of Buddhism The Inheritance and Teachings of Dzogchen Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche said:
Medicine Buddha
Our vision is to preserve and pass on One of the highest practices of Buddhism The Inheritance and Teachings of Dzogchen Medicine Buddha is the
Dzogchen lineage Maitreya
Our vision is to preserve and pass on One of the highest practices of Buddhism The Inheritance and Teachings of Dzogchen It is said that
Dzogchen Lineage Ka La Dorje
Our vision is to preserve and pass on One of the highest practices of Buddhism The Inheritance and Teachings of Dzogchen It is said that
Buddha statues
The Thirteen Deities of Guru Padmasambhava
The Thirteen Deities of Guru Padmasambhava of the Secret Secret Precepts of Siddhi A brief summary of the origin and merits of the method The
Gautama Buddha
In order to teach sentient beings in Jambudvīpa, the White-Haired Bodhisattva descended from the inner court of Tushita to the human world. He rode
Standing Tara
[A brief explanation of the All-Accomplishing Tara] There are many kinds of Taras. In addition to the twenty-one Taras that are commonly mentioned, there are
Mahakala
Mahakala is a very important Dharma protector in Buddhism. It is often mentioned in the Vajrayana tantras that the main deity appears as a Dharma
Auspicious Goddess
The Sanskrit name of the Goddess of Good Fortune is Mahakali, a Buddhist guardian deity. She was originally the daughter of Lord Shiva. When the
Language Lion Manjushri
The wisdom of Manjushri Bodhisattva is so great that no words can describe it. It is recorded in the “Volume 2 of the Sutra on
Apparels
The clothes of the Buddha and Bodhisattva are solemn
Tibetan Buddhism’s prudence and rigor on the inheritance of the Dharma are evident from the translation of the Tibetan scriptures, the academy system, and the
The Origin of Tibetan Buddhist Monks’ Clothing
Tibetan Buddhist monks wear red robes and red or yellow hats. This unique attire inspires awe among believers. In Buddhism, monks are one of the
Khatag
Khada (Tibetan: ཁ་བཏགས།: KhabTags/ khadag) is a lucky charm made of rectangular silk cloth. 1. White color, clean, unstained, honesty 2. Soft texture, peace, tolerance,
Ritual instruments
Khatvanga
Sometimes called a tantric staff, it is usually made of wood, metal or bone and has three skulls on top, representing the elimination of the
Triton
During the ritual, the humming sound produced by blowing the conch shell symbolizes the proclamation of divine glory. It represents the deity, as the sound
Drum (Damaru)
The Damaru is made of two small drums joined together with a rope in the middle. When the Damaru is shaken, the wooden beads at
Handheld prayer wheel
Often used as a devotional tool, prayer wheels contain scriptures, such as the popular six-syllable mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum”, which are usually printed multiple
Handbell
The bell represents the feminine aspect and is a symbol of wisdom (prajna). In rituals, the bell is usually held in the left hand and
Vajra
Commonly known as the vajra or vajra scepter, it represents the path or method and is a symbol of the unshakable male principle in Vajrayana