Way To Heaven (The Nine Stages of Shamatha Meditation)
Way To Heaven (The Nine Stages of Shamatha Meditation) This painting represents the Nine Stages of Shamatha meditation, showing the mind’s journey from distraction to deep concentration. The monkey symbolizes restless thoughts, the elephant represents the untamed mind, and the rabbit signifies subtle dullness. As meditation deepens, these distractions gradually disappear, leading to perfect stillness […]
Gesar of Ling
Gesar of Ling This thangka depicts the legendary King Gesar of Ling, who ruled about a thousand years ago and is venerated by Buddhists in Central Asia, Mongolia, Tibet, and Bhutan. He is celebrated for his military exploits in defending the Buddha-Dharma against various adversaries including the twelve-headed cannibal demon Lutzen to the north, Kurkar, […]
Harmonious Friends 5
Harmonious Friends Inspired by a Jataka tale, this artwork depicts four animal companions-a bird, monkey, rabbit, and elephant-embodying Buddhist principles of peace, interdependence, and respect for elders. The piece promotes harmony and cooperation, illustrating the importance of collaboration and coexistence through the animals’ interwoven narrative. Displaying this symbol promotes these values within the home and […]
Harmonious Friends 4
Harmonious Friends Inspired by a Jataka tale, this artwork depicts four animal companions-a bird, monkey, rabbit, and elephant-embodying Buddhist principles of peace, interdependence, and respect for elders. The piece promotes harmony and cooperation, illustrating the importance of collaboration and coexistence through the animals’ interwoven narrative. Displaying this symbol promotes these values within the home and […]
Harmonious Friends 3
Harmonious Friends Inspired by a Jataka tale, this artwork depicts four animal companions-a bird, monkey, rabbit, and elephant-embodying Buddhist principles of peace, interdependence, and respect for elders. The piece promotes harmony and cooperation, illustrating the importance of collaboration and coexistence through the animals’ interwoven narrative. Displaying this symbol promotes these values within the home and […]
Green Tara
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 giving, while her left hand […]
Harmonious Friends 2
Harmonious Friends Inspired by a Jataka tale, this artwork depicts four animal companions-a bird, monkey, rabbit, and elephant-embodying Buddhist principles of peace, interdependence, and respect for elders. The piece promotes harmony and cooperation, illustrating the importance of collaboration and coexistence through the animals’ interwoven narrative. Displaying this symbol promotes these values within the home and […]
Harmonious Friends 1
The Four Harmonious Friends (Thuenpa Puenzhi) Inspired by a Jataka tale, this artwork depicts four animal companions-a bird, monkey, rabbit, and elephant-embodying Buddhist principles of peace, interdependence, and respect for elders. The piece promotes harmony and cooperation, illustrating the importance of collaboration and coexistence through the animals’ interwoven narrative. Displaying this symbol promotes these values […]
Vajrasattva (Dorje Sempa Yap Yum)
Vajrasattva (Dorje Sempa Yap Yum) Vajrasattva embodies purification and inner purity in Vajrayana Buddhism. Seated in serene meditation, he is shown in union with his consort, symbolizing the inseparable union of wisdom and compassion. He holds a vajra at his heart and a bell on his lap, while his consort, Vajradhatu-ishvari (Dorje Ying Chugma), embraces […]
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 […]