The Practice of Simhamukha
Featured image: Simkamukha fragment. From thangka-art.com Simhamukha is a supreme dakini in Tibetan Buddhism, who combines anthropomorphic and zoomorphic features. … Read More “The Practice of Simhamukha”
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Simhamukha, the Lion-faced Dakini
Simhamukha is a wrathful goddess in Vajrayana Buddhism, whose name means “lion-faced.” Her Tibetan name Senge Dongma has the same … Read More “Simhamukha, the Lion-faced Dakini”
Visuals of Compassion: Artist Rima Fujita on her new exhibit, “Karuna”
Rima Fujita is a long-time painter of Buddhist art with a distinctive style that focuses on vivid colours and fairytale-like … Read More “Visuals of Compassion: Artist Rima Fujita on her new exhibit, “Karuna””
Yumka Dechen Gyalmo
Dechen Gyalmo (“The Queen of Great Bliss”) is a dakini and an emanation of the supreme Vajrayana goddess Vajrayogini (Tib. Dorje … Read More “Yumka Dechen Gyalmo”
Krodhakali
Featured image art: Troma Nagmo. From dharmatreasures.com Krodhakali is a wrathful aspect of Vajrayogini, whose name means “the fierce Kali.” Her … Read More “Krodhakali”
Vello Vaartnou: A Life Devoted to Dharma
Buddhistdoor Global (BDG): You’ve been living in Australia for some decades now. But you have also spent many years building … Read More “Vello Vaartnou: A Life Devoted to Dharma”
Vajravarahi and Her Consorts
Vajravari in union with her consorts Vajravarahi (Tib. Dorje Phagmo) is a wrathful aspect of the Tantric goddess Vajrayogini. Vajravarahi … Read More “Vajravarahi and Her Consorts”
The Teacher Who Dispels the Darkness of Ignorance and Brings the Light of Wisdom
28 October marks one year since the passing of my beloved teacher, Professor Alexander Fedotoff (1956– 2018). He was an … Read More “The Teacher Who Dispels the Darkness of Ignorance and Brings the Light of Wisdom”
Janguli: Goddess Protector from Snakes and Poisons
Yellow Janguli. From Facebook Janguli is a Buddhist goddess who protects from snakes and poisons, worshiped in the ancient past … Read More “Janguli: Goddess Protector from Snakes and Poisons”
Kumarajiva Project: A 60-year Tibetan-Chinese Translation Initiative from Khyentse Foundation
Statue of Kumarajiva outside the Kizil Caves. From China Discovery There are two “buzzwords” in the Buddhist world today. One … Read More “Kumarajiva Project: A 60-year Tibetan-Chinese Translation Initiative from Khyentse Foundation”