Tibetan Jewelry – How to Identify Genuine Tibetan Silver Jewelry?

Coral love knot earrings Love Knot Pendants Tibetan Jewelry Ghau Dharma wheel pendant Tibetan Om Prayer Box Lapis Prayer Boxes Things to be aware of when identifying Authentic Tibetan  Jewelry. Be Aware: When identifying authentic Tibetan jewelry you need to be cautious about Counterfeit Tibetan jewelry that are being sold by some devious merchants. A…

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Vajrasattva Dhyani Buddha-Priest of the Five Dhyani Buddha.

Vajrasattva Buddha Statue Vajrasattva Buddha is one of the main deities of Vajrayana Buddhism. In Tibetan and Nepalese Buddhism it is considered as the sixth Dhyani Buddha, as the priest of the Five-Dhyani Buddhas (Pancha Buddhas). Followers or devotees worship him in a secret way. The lessons are not revealed to those who do not…

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Tibetan Singing Bowls – Where to buy singing bowl?

Tibetan Singing bowls Best Place to buy Tibetan Singing Bowls Nepal’s town of craftsmen, Patan is with out doubt the best location to get a high quality and variety of Tibetan singing bowls. Patan’s legendary craftsmen are completely incomparable in their capability together with craftsmanship handed down from their ancestors. The  generations dates back to…

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Tibetan Thangka Art – Explore History of Thangka Paintings

Asthamangala Mandala Thangka Tibetan Thangka is  originated from Nepal’s Kathmandu valley where Newari Vajrayana Buddhist culture is practiced. Newari paubha art may be the foundation of today’s Tibetan Thangka. Various metaphysical and spiritual elements for example pictures of Boddhisattvas, pictures of Buddha, wheel of lifes, map of world, existence cycle of Buddha, etc would be…

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Buyer’s Guide- Where to look for best Buddha Figurines?

Buyer’s Guide to buying a best Buddha statue for home decor and altar setup. Buddha images to educate Buddhist Philosophy Buddha statues with various positions are made particularly to educate certain concept of the Buddhist philosophy. There are various types of them like Standing Buddha, sleeping Buddha, laughing Buddha, blessing Buddha, meditating Buddha, teaching Buddha…

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Green Tara – Goddess of Compassion and Enlightenment

Symbolic Meaning of Green Tara : Green Tara is regarded as one of the many forms of Buddhist Goddess Tara. In sanksrit, She is called “Syamatara” whereas in Tibet she is called “Grol ma ljanggu”. She is considered to represent activity of all Buddhas. It is believed that she helps people in getting rid of…

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How to Identify Antique Statues? Antiques and Collectibles

Want to know more about Antique Statues? Antique Statues – Shakyamuni Buddha There are certain group of people who are interested in collecting antique statues and collectibles. Antique collection is a passionate and profitable hobby. Antiques represent the true art and history of a place. We have heard of vanished civilizations. However, their identity is…

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Shakyamuni Buddha – Bhumisparsa Mudra – Nirvana

Who is Shakyamuni Buddha?   Shakyamuni Buddha was born in Kapilvastu District, Lumbini Zone (Nepal) in between 563 and 483 BC. He was born in a shakya clan to father King Suddhodana and Queen Mahamaya the mother. Siddhartha Gautama is believed to have reincarnated thousands of times as a Bodhisattva to earn good karma, a…

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White Tara – Tibetan and Newari Buddhist Deity

White Tara Golden Buddha Statue

Symbolic Meaning of White Tara – Saptalochana Tara White Tara Statue White Tara is one of the set of Taras in Tibetan and Newari Buddhist Religion. She holds a very important role in Tibet and Nepal as it is worshiped in these areas of the world. It is believed that Tara in general protect the…

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