Red Tara – The Wish Fulfilling Tara
Red Tara, known as Kurukulla in Tibetan Buddhism, is a powerful and dynamic form of Tara embodying magnetizing and enchanting energy. Unlike the gentle Green Tara, Red Tara represents an...
Green Tara – The Mother of all Buddhas
Green Tara or Dholma, revered as a central figure in Tibetan Buddhism, is the embodiment of active compassion and a swift protector against obstacles. Known as Shyama Tara, or the...
White Tara – The Compassionate Bodhisattva
White Tara also known as Saptalochani, is one of the most beloved and revered deities in the Buddhist pantheon, especially in the Vajrayana tradition. She embodies compassion, healing, and long...
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Shankar ThakaliMudras in Buddhist Art: Hand Gestures and Their Meanings
Look closely at any Buddha or deity statue. The hands are often telling you something before anything else does. These gestures are called mudras, a Sanskrit word meaning seal or...
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Shankar ThakaliTibetan Buddhist Meditation Techniques: An Introduction
Meditation is a word that covers a lot of ground. In Tibetan Buddhism specifically, it names several genuinely distinct techniques. It isn't one single practice done the same way every...
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Shankar ThakaliNgöndro: The Preliminary Practices of Tibetan Buddhism
Ngöndro is a word that's come up several times already across this hub. Daily Vajrayana Practice mentioned it briefly. Prostration referenced its 100,000 count. Puja pointed toward it as a...
