In the Buddhist tradition mala, is an important tool for meditation and mindfulness practice. These beautiful and symbolic stone or wood necklaces have a deep meaning and help the practitioner achieve a peaceful state of…
Dzi Bead 1 eye is a symbol of the disclosure of personal potential, individuality, light and wisdom, enhances intelligence and the ability to think creatively. The person wearing it becomes wiser, his creative abilities are enhanced and his talents are manifested brighter. Wearing 1-eye Dzi promises good luck in career growth and success in society. The one-eyed bead Dzi clarifies the mind, calms thoughts, brings calm and happiness.
From the Gungthang province of Western Tibet, close to Nepal, Milarepa (1052-1135) had a hard childhood and a dark youth. He was only seven when his father died. Relatives had taken over his father’s property…
In terms of the higher tantras, the deity of meditation (yi-dam lha), who is both wrathful and feminine, is dakini Simhamukha. It is important to understand that despite her very angry appearance and head of…
Before he passed into Mahaparinirvana, Buddha Shakyamuni prophesied that in eight (or twelve) years he would send an emanation to continue his activity, protecting the teachings and turning the wheel of Vajrayana.
Tulsi means chaste, pure, divine, auspicious, superior, favorite of Lord Vishnu, and on a par with goddess Lakshmi. The Tulsi plant is found in almost houses in India. Together with the religious significance, Tulsi is…
“O, Master Lotus Born, the work you have done for the welfare of all sentient beings here in Tibet, in this and in future lives, is vast. No one of such extreme kindness has ever come before, nor shall any come again. The practices you have given us are like essential nectar; though I am a lowly woman, of this I have no doubt…