Buddhist iconography

Artist Tenzing Rigdol’s series of burning Buddha paintings is a cry against private censorship and public indifference.

Manjushri. The 10 most important Buddhas & Deities: Buddhist iconography

Tricycle Jeff Watt 25 April 2013 Buddhist artistic traditions of the Himalayas, Tibet, and Central Asia are believed to follow established guidelines for determining body proportions in figu…

Symbolism of the Five Wisdom Buddhas In Vajrayana Buddhism, the Five Tathāgatas (pañcatathāgata), also known as Five Wisdom Tathāgatas (五智如来), Five Dhyani/Meditation Buddhas, or the Five Jinas (meaning in Sanskrit: “conqueror” or “victor”), are emanations and embodiments of the five qualities of the Dharmakaya Buddha of the Ultimate Truth. The Dharmakaya Buddha is known as …

8 auspicious symbols of Buddhism appear in the form of murals and are closely related to the Buddha or Dharma. What's the significance of the Tibetan symbols?

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…

Tibetan Buddhism has rich symbolism, with each symbol holding deep significance and guiding practitioners on the path to enlightenment. Here are some key...

Tashi Tagye: The eight auspicious signs. This symbols is very popular in Buddhism and you will find them in Temple and Monastery’s. It is also known in Sanskrit as ‘Ashtamangala.

The gorinto is fundamental to my explorations of Elemental Japan. Composed of stacked geometric forms that represent earth, water, fire, wind and space this Buddhist monument embodies the interconn…

Wheel of Dharma by Tashi Dhargyal