Guru Tsen Gye (Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche)
Guru Tsen Gye (Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche) This artwork depicts Guru Padmasambhava’s eight manifestations, with Guru Tshokye Dorji at the centre. These forms represent his adaptability and enlightened mission. He is considered exceptionally compassionate and powerful, offering swift blessings and protection to those open to his spiritual blessings. His power stems from embodying all […]
Guru Rinpoche
Guru Rinpoche Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava (Nangsi Zilnon), is honoured as the Second Buddha. He is depicted holding a vajra in his right hand and a Kapala containing a longevity vase in his left while cradling a trident in his left arm. These symbols represent his triumph over negativity. Accompanied by his spiritual […]
Green Tara 1
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 […]
Guru Wrathful Vajra 1
Guru Wrathful Vajra (Guru Dorji Drolo) Guru Dorje Drolö, a wrathful manifestation of Guru Padmasambhava, is depicted with one face, two arms (right hand holding a vajra scepter, left a Kila peg), and a fierce stance atop a pregnant tigress. Surrounded by flames, he symbolizes the dynamic path to enlightenment, where even wrath serves compassion […]
Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara (Chenrey Zig)
Four Armed Avalokiteshvara(Chenrey Zig) The Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara, Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, is depicted as white, symbolizing purity, and possesses four arms representing the Four Immeasurables: loving-kindness, joy, equanimity, and compassion. Two hands are folded in prayer, holding a sky-blue wish-fulfilling jewel, symbolizing altruistic love (Bodhicitta) for all beings. The right hand holds crystal prayer beads, […]
The Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara (Chagtong Chentong)
The Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara(Chagtong Chentong) Avalokiteshvara, known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion, is depicted with a thousand arms to symbolize his ability to reach out and help all beings in need. At the top of Avalokiteshvara’s head is Amitabha Buddha, who is in a meditative posture, radiating light and blessing the Bodhisattva. This imagery signifies the […]
21 Tara (Drolma Nyerchig)
21 Tara (Drolma Nyerchig) The central figure of Drolma Sengdeng Nag, along with her 21 emanations, showcases a spectrum of peaceful and wrathful forms. Each unique depiction is rich in iconography, varying in color, posture, number of faces and arms, held objects, and hand gestures. The 21 Taras offer protection from sixteen types of fear, […]
16 Arhats
16 Arhats (Neten Chudrug) This art illustrates Buddha Shakyamuni surrounded by the 16 Arhats, his enlightened disciples who pledged to safeguard the Dharma until the arrival of the future Buddha, Maitreya. Contemplating Buddha Shakyamuni alongside the Sixteen Arhats generates merit and deepens one’s understanding of his teachings. Traditional rituals of offerings and invocations to the […]
Vajrapani Chhakna Dorje
Vajrapani (Chhakna Dorje) Vajrapani is depicted standing or dancing with a fierce and fear-inducing expression. He wields a vajra in his outstretched right hand, representing analytical knowledge that breaks down the mind’s attachments. Vajrapani is often shown as one of the three protective deities surrounding the Buddha. Devotees seek Vajrapani for his protective qualities, looking […]