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Mudras: Types, Variations, and Symbolism in Vajrayana Buddhism
Mudras are powerful hand gestures with strong religious ties in Buddhism and Hinduism. They are used in meditation and yoga in varying styles.
Tara, the Female Bodhisattva
The Moon of Primordial Wisdom; Yeshe Dawa
There lived a princess named Yeshe Dawa many eons ago. She was the "Moon of the Primordial Wisdom." Throu...
How Does Mother Tara Emanate?
Mother Tara is an extraordinary deity who appears in various forms, like the Wisdom Dakini, in order to guide us.
Garuda: Terrifying Mythology or Inordinate Symbolism
How was Garuda originated?
Garuda 'the devourer' is popular in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. In both the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, Garuda...
Maitreya, the Future Buddha
Love is the motivation for entering the practice of the Vajrayana. A telling sign that this practice has been successful is its limitless expressio...
The Vajrasattva Practice for Purification
Vajrasattva, The Diamond or Adamant
Vajrasattva, like other Buddhist deities, is opposed to the idea of ego. Consequently, neither "who" nor "what"...