Buddhist iconography

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Wheel of Life — the embodiment of samsara in the Buddhist view in the form of a circle. The Buddhist doctrine of cause and effect, which Buddha realized under the bodhi tree.

（译文请往下阅读） (By Tsem Rinpoche) Dear friends, Extensive research and translations have been done on this incredible female devotee of Lord Buddha. Take your t...

Long before Dr. Strange and well before Quantum Physics was even a "concept", the Buddha of the vast Multiverse was Maha Vairochana (Mahavairocana). Two

MEDICINE BUDDHA or Bhaisajyaguru is revered as a symbol of healing and enlightenment in Buddhism, embodying compassion and strength to alleviate sufferings. 🌿 The iconography of the Medicine Buddha is rich in symbolism: his right hand cradles the stem of the Myrobalan plant, representing rejuvenation, while his left hand holds a lapis-colored vessel containing precious medicine nectar. His deep blue skin signifies tranquility, and he is adorned in three robes of a Buddhist monk, symbolizing…

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