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Prajnāpāramitā

Prajnāpāramitā

During a month-long Malamas period, 800 years old Prajnāpāramitā texts are repaired and repainted with gold ink at Hiranyavarna Mahavihara.

Aug 13, 2023
ĀSANA (ASANA)

ĀSANA (ASANA)

The word Asana refers to the divine sitting posture of the divinities. It is also commonly used to denote a seat (throne) or a pedestal...

Aug 30, 2021
The Eight Auspicious Symbols

The Eight Auspicious Symbols

The Eight Auspicious Symbols are signs of good fortune, success, and spiritual victories. The use of eight auspicious symbols is a widespread

Aug 16, 2021
Mudrā (Mudra)

Mudrā (Mudra)

The formation of hand gestures is common in rites and ritual practices of religions such as Hinduism, and Buddhism.

Jul 8, 2021
Pañcarakṣā sūtra

Pañcarakṣā sūtra

Pañcarakṣā sūtra is the collection of  the five sūtras of five female protectors generally known as Pañcarakṣā... 

Jun 29, 2021
Five Wisdom Buddha

Five Wisdom Buddha

Five Wisdom Buddha are usually depicted in peaceful form, calm & compassionate, with Buddha-like attributes (uṣṇīṣa, elongated earlobes, wearing robe)

Jun 21, 2021
Professor Götz Hagmüller

Professor Götz Hagmüller

One of Götz Hagmüller's personal, never ending, but must mentioned projects is the ancient pilgrims lodging, Kutu Math in Bhaktapur.

Jun 13, 2021
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