Tibetan buddhist

Writer and photographer Thomas Laird’s 10-year project records crumbling Buddhist murals before they are lost

This post answers common questions about Tibetan malas or prayer beads, like how to hold a mala, care for your mala, and why malas are used.

Many people now desire to be happy, wealthy, wise, safe and healthy. When we rely on Tara and pray to her sincerely and wholeheartedly, because of her blessing, all our wishes will quickly be accomplished, except for those with severely negative karma. People nowadays seem to live a good life, enjoying fine clothing and food, but many are suffering.

Palden Lhamo is a terrific protectress of Tibetan Buddhism. She is called the goddess who brings war, disaster and magical diseases.

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Cham dance is a sacred performance in Tibetan Buddhism, performed by monks during festivals to honor deities and ward off negative forces. Dancers wear elaborate costumes and masks, representing wrathful deities, protector spirits, and animals. The ritual, set to traditional music, conveys spiritual stories of good overcoming evil and serves as a blessing for the community. Performed in monastery courtyards, the Cham dance symbolizes purification, protection, and spiritual renewal, while…

Manjushri Tibetan Thangka : Bodhisattva Manjushri ( Manjushree) is the embodiment of the wisdom of all the Buddhas. According to one tradition, he attained perfect enlightenment a long time back. The Buddhists believe that he is the sole deity of wisdom who blesses the devotees to sharpen their memory and intellect. As a result, a devotee can penetrate the vast and profound meanings of the Buddha's teachings. Without the blessings of Mañjuśri, nobody can develop the realization of emptiness…