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”
Tag: Vajrayana
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””
A Conversation with Choje Lama Wangchuk Topden on Spiritual Leadership and the COVID-19 Era
Kathmandu has a special place in Choje Lama Wangchuk Topden’s heart. He was born there on 20 November, 1983 and … Read More “A Conversation with Choje Lama Wangchuk Topden on Spiritual Leadership and the COVID-19 Era”
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”
Maitridakini and Indradakini
Maitridakini and Indradakini Maitridakini, Tibet. From instabusters.net Maitridakini (Tib. Maitri Khacho) and Indradakini (Tib. Indra Khacho) are two manifestations of … Read More “Maitridakini and Indradakini”
Narodakini
Narodakini, fragment. From exoticindiaart.com Narodakini is a Tantric goddess and a manifestation of Vajrayogini, originated from the tradition of the … Read More “Narodakini”
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”