EditorialSamding Monastery. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This Monastery is always presided over by an Abbess. and it was here that the then Abbess so kindly treated Sarat Chunder Das. The present Abbess, or Dorje Phagmo, is only five years old'. 'Tibe...
EditorialThird Karmapa with footprints The footprings of the Third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje (1284-1339) together with a portrait and the eight auspicious symbols. Date/Period: 14th century. Painting. Pigments on silk Pigments on silk. Height: 511.17 mm (20.12...
EditorialEighth Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje (1507-1554) and his teacher the First Sangye Nyenpa. Date/Period: 16th century. Painting. Pigments on cloth Pigments on cloth. Height: 850.90 mm (33.50 in); Width: 609.60 mm (24 in).
EditorialDiamond-shaped sceptre (Dorje) -Symbol of tantric Bhuddism; the diamond stands for the indestructable absolute nature of reality; the sceptre symbolizes the upaya, i. e. the altruistic activity for the benefit of all living beings. Brass with fire guil...
EditorialTangka showing Buddha Vajradhara (Dorje Chang) with his concert. The embrace symbolizes the union of highest compassion with highest wisdom, which leads to enlightment.