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The Thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara (Chagtong Chentong) 3

The Thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara (Chagtong Chentong) Avalokiteshvara, depicted with a thousand arms, symbolizes the compassion of all Buddhas. His multiple arms represent the capacity to assist countless beings. Flanking Avalokiteshvara at the top are Green Tara and White Tara; Green Tara, signifying active compassion and protection, is on the left, while White Tara, representing peaceful compassion […]

The Thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara (Chagtong Chentong) 2

The Thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara (Chagtong Chentong) With a thousand arms outstretched in every direction, Avalokiteshvara radiates the infinite compassion of all Buddhas. Each hand extends in service, symbolizing his boundless ability to aid all beings. Surrounding him are the Five Dhyani Buddhas, each embodying a unique facet of enlightened wisdom. Their colors, directions, and elements reflect […]

White Tara 4

White Tara (Drol Kar) White Tara, seated in lotus posture, embodies the compassionate actions of all Buddhas. Associated with long life, wisdom, and healing, her seven eyes (one on her forehead, and one on each hand and foot) symbolize her compassionate vigilance over the world’s suffering. Size: 80 cm (width) 115 cm (height) Natural earth pigments on cotton canvas […]

White Tara (Drol Kar)

White Tara 1

Tara Jigchob Gyed

Green Tara (Tara Jigchob Gyed) Green Tara, a single-faced, two-armed deity with a green body, embodies enlightened action, wisdom, and compassion. She is surrounded by eight miniature forms of Tara representing the Eight Great Fears, offering protection and dispelling fear. The green hue symbolizes her active compassion and wisdom. Size: 96 cm (width) 137 cm […]

Green Tara (Drol Jang)

Green Tara (Drol Jang) Green Tara is a graceful figure of compassion, protection, and active energy. She is shown seated with one leg folded in calm stillness and the other extended, ready to step forward to help. Her green color represents renewal, growth, and healing. Her right hand is raised in the gesture of supreme […]

Wheel of Life 2

Bhavacakra/Wheel of Life (Sidpai Khorlo) The Wheel of Life symbolizes samsara or cyclic existence. The Buddha designed it to help people understand Buddhist teachings. It is also known as the Wheel of Cyclic Existence or Becoming. This wheel depicts the Buddhist concept of samsara (the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth). It shows the path […]

Zambala-2

Zambala Zambala is a deity adorned with exquisite ornaments. He holds a mongoose that emits jewels, symbolizing the bestowal of material wealth. He sits on a lotus throne surrounded by symbols of prosperity, such as treasure vases and grains. Zambala represents the wealth of all the Buddhas and is called upon to enhance material prosperity and abundance, which can then […]

Vajra Kila Heruka (Dorje Phurpa)

Vajra Kila Heruka (Dorje Phurpa) Vajrakilaya, a wrathful manifestation of enlightened activity, is revered for removing obstacles, subduing negative forces, and purifying defilements. Shown in union (yab-yum) with his light-blue consort, he symbolizes the inseparability of wisdom and compassion. He is depicted with three faces blue, red, and white six arms, and a crown of […]