Description Of Our Handicrafts In Nepal

October 24, 2026Shankar Thakali Himalayan Sacred Art Meteoric Iron Phurba Phurba Materials Ritual Dagger Ritual Objects Tibetan Buddhism Vajrakilaya Vajrayana

Learn what a phurba is made of, from iron and brass to wood, crystal and inlays, how the materials differ, and how to care for them.

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October 29, 2026 Shankar Thakali Borobudur Boudhanath Buddhist Pilgrimage Famous Stupas Namo Buddha Nepal Buddhism Ramagrama Sanchi Stupa Swayambhunath

Famous Stupas of Nepal and Beyond: Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and More
Discover the famous stupas of Nepal, including Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, the Ashoka stupas of Patan and Namo Buddha, and the great stupas of India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Myanmar.
October 22, 2026 Shankar Thakali Articles How to Use a Mala Mala Mantra Practice Meditation Meditation Beads Prayer Beads Ritual Objects Tibetan Buddhism Wrist Mala

How to Use a Mala: The Process of Using Prayer Beads for Mantra and Meditation
Learn how to use a mala, from choosing a mantra and holding the beads to counting rounds and turning at the head bead, with a simple routine for beginners.
October 16, 2026 Shankar Thakali Chod Damaru Damaru in Buddhism Himalayan Culture Hinduism Ritual Objects Shiva Damaru Tibetan Buddhism Vajrayana

Damaru in Vajrayana Buddhism and Beyond: History, Meaning and Ritual Use
Explore the damaru in Vajrayana Buddhism and beyond, including its history, ritual use, symbolism, and its meaning in Hinduism and Himalayan culture.