The gesture of Fearlessness – Abhayamudra Buddha is a gesture of reassurance and safety which dispels fear and accord divine protection and bliss. In this Mudra, the right hand raised to shoulder height, the arm crooked, the palm of the hand facing outward, and the fingers upright and joined. Visit our statues section for various…
The gesture of Fearlessness – Abhayamudra Buddha is a gesture of reassurance and safety which dispels fear and accord divine protection and bliss. In this Mudra, the right hand raised to shoulder height, the arm crooked, the palm of the hand facing outward, and the fingers upright and joined. Visit our statues section for various…
Pure Land Buddhism, also referred to as Amidism in English, is a broad branch of Mahayana Buddhism and one of the most widely practiced traditions of Buddhism in East Asia. Pure Land is a tradition of Buddhist teachings that are focused on the Buddha Amitābha.
Amoghasiddhi is one of the Five Wisdom Buddhas of the Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism. He is associated with the accomplishment of the Buddhist path and of the destruction of the poison of envy. His name means He Whose Accomplishment Is Not In Vain.
It is a position of hand often depicted in Buddhist art and used in practice to evoke a particular state of mind. Commonly found mudras or representations of Buddha are hands folded in the lap which signifies meditation, a palm held up facing outward signifies the act of teaching or reassurance or an open palm…
The Damaha, also known as Nagara, is a kettle drum that plays an important role in traditional Nepalese music. It is a larger version of the Tyamko and shares many similarities in terms of its construction and playing technique. The Damaha is typically crafted using wood or brass, giving it a sturdy and resonant quality….
According to legend, if one rubs the Laughing Buddha’s great belly, it brings forth wealth, good luck, and prosperity. Laughing Buddha statues depict a stout, smiling, or laughing bald man in robes with a largely exposed pot belly stomach, which symbolizes happiness, good luck, and plenitude.
The Dholaki is a cylindrical drum-like instrument. It is made primarily of wood, with animal hide stretched tightly over the open ends of the drum. This combination of materials produces a unique and resonant sound that is characteristic of the instrument. The Dholaki is played by striking the drumheads with either two sticks or bare…
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