Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Buddhist items

Buddhism has a special attraction and a sense of pleasure that no other religion can achieve. Buddhist artist working in a surprising style and bring the best of their artistic function in the world. Its paints, structures, statues, architecture and sculpture of Buddha and other traditional equipment are pieces of incredible artistic values and give a glimpse of their lifestyle in the world. The splendid stupas, the Mecca of Buddhist statues and delicious thangka are all the wonders that this group of people can give the world. The Buddhist art has produced some amazing artistic features. But it artistic value that goes far more then Buddhist katas and Tibetan prayer flags. The incredible Bodhi Tree of Lights and Tibetan Thangka are the world famous Buddhist design produced by the artists.



Thangka, singing bowls and mandalas are most unique pieces of Buddhist art. In addition, the Tibetan prayer wheels and mudras are most Tibetan drawings and crafts. The pagodas, Perola, water fountains, secret places and even bonsai are thinking of Buddhist art and culture. The Buddhist art is shown by the true essence of Buddhism if pure, calm and beautiful in the eyes of all spectators.
Buddhist arts and culture back to the 3 century, when an Indian leader Asoka began the campaign for the publication of art and culture of Buddhism throughout the world. The hill of Sanchi means that, in the wake of Buddhism in India began at the age of 3 th century to 12 century. The stupas and pathways are intercepted here with Buddhist symbols and the meaning of Buddhas and lifestyle tells the story of his career and his life. The Buddhist art and culture has an enormous effect on the Buddha and his life.



The majority of Buddhist art comes from the region of Tibet which is famous for its thangkas and singing bowls. These products are famous worldwide for their quality and style design. The thangka which is normally made a painting on a piece of fabric is wrapped and carried in fact represents the purity of Buddhism. He is a valuable means in Buddhism and expression of religion in Tibet. This piece of cloth May seems that as a normal piece of fabric, but it means the enlightened and compassion or wisdom in the Buddhist culture. A typical thangka today is based on the Nepali style, the customs of India and a history of Tibet. Today, trade thangka has become a way to win for the people in Tibetan region that these products are rapidly popular in the world.



Mandalas are also astonishing pieces of sculpture in Buddhism. They also mean the expression of the unique Buddhist culture and tradition. They are asymmetrical geometric and represent a feeling with them. You can find variations of mandalas representing different ideas and beliefs. But the two main varieties are more popular than others. The Cosmic mandalas and medicine Mandalas, the cosmic mandalas represent the transfer of knowledge in the universe while medicine mandalas represent the healing power of Buddha.



In addition to these artistic products, Tibetan singing bowl statue of Buddha, Tibetan prayer flags, Tibetan Buddhist bad, Dorje, damaru, Tibetan incense Buddhist clothings, etc. are also popular in other parts of the world as a representation of Buddhism and their tradition. All these products only for Buddhists artist but a sense naturist and are not made for quality or perfection. You can find more spirituality in their only if you feel and evaluate it naturalism.
Buddhism is a request by the imagination. It shows how a man can be innovative, expression and at the same time can give the message of humanity at large world.

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Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Maitreya Buddha



Maitreya is a name that appears in the Buddhist religion referring to the forthcoming historic Buddha. According to the sacred Buddhist literature, the Bodhisattva Maitreya born on earth to bring about the complete enlightenment of a Buddha and teach the dharma. The Buddha Maitreya will be the successor Shakyamuni Buddha. Siddhartha Gautama announced Maitreya as the name of the next Buddha.
The name derives from the Sanskrit maitrī Maitreya meaning friendship caring or compassionate. Curiously, is the only Buddhist iconography of the Buddha which appears seated in a chair, but there are also various other representations that are famous in Mahayana Buddhism.

The best known is undoubtedly of Budai or Budai, a Chinese monk who is remembered as a manifestation of Maitreya.

The prophecy of Maitreya appears in all Buddhist traditions. According to Maitreyavyakarana of Mahayana Buddhism, Maitreya Buddha will come again in Indian subcontinent although the current continents and will be totally different. Born in a sophisticated world spiritually, and at that time to come, humans will have already covered their basic needs and there will be a state of complete world peace. However, that humanity will not remember Dharma, and therefore Maitreya appears to be shown again with clarity.


Saturday, May 31, 2008

Ganesh - Ganesha





Hindu God Ganesha or "Lord of obstacles," his name is also written as Ganesa and Ganesh, sometimes referred to as Ganapati is one of the best known and venerated Statue of God. He is the first son of Shiva and Parvati, and "spouse" of Buddhi (also called Riddhi) and Siddhi. He is also called for Vinayaka in Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Vinayagar and Pillayar in Tamil, And Vinayakudu in Telugu. 'Ga' symbolizes Buddhi (intellect) and 'In' symbolizes Vijnana (wisdom). Ganesh is then considered the master of intellect and wisdom. Ganesh Statues are represented as yellow or red, with a big belly with four arms and the head of elephant with a single prey and always mounted on a mouse. Ganesha Sculptures are often represented seated, with one leg raised and curved on top of another. Typically your name is prefixed with the Hindu title of respect 'Shri' or Sri.






Ganesha is the symbol of logical solutions, and should be interpreted as such. His body is human while the head is an elephant, and at the same time his transporter (vahana) is a mouse. Thus Ganesha is a logical solution to the problems, or "Destructor of obstacles". His consort is Buddhi (a synonym of mind) and he is worshipped with Lakshmi (the goddess of abundance) by merchants and men of business. The reason is the logical solution to the problems and prosperity is inseparable.

The cult of Ganesha is very popular even outside India. His devotees are called Ganapatyas.

Friday, May 30, 2008

Bodhisattva Statues


Vajrasattva meaning "Be Vajra" and its offshoot Sattvavajra meaning "Vajra of Being," Vajradhara means "Vajra Holder “and its offshoot or Bodhisattva Vajrapani the "Carrier of Vajra" also commonly known as the "Lord of mysteries, maintain close relations and are sometimes identified by the same entity. There is a strong ambiguity, dhara mean, for example, cover, support, while pani holds, which would reverse the usual translations data above ... The classical Tibetan translation clarifies the situation a bit: Vajrapani handles and pays tribute with welcoming hands, while Vajradhara preserves, and keep in mind.

Vajrapani is most often regarded as the form of Vajrasattva or Vajradhara. The patriarch Kagyupa Naropa is sometimes regarded as the incarnation of Vajrasattva. The master Indian Tilopa , one of the first links in the line of the Rosary Golden Kagyupa, reportedly received his instructions main Buddha Vajradhara, especially the lessons of Mahamudra.







Thursday, May 29, 2008

Bhairab







The origin of lord Bhairava back or kal Bhairab in the history of “Dakshayani” or Sati (wife of Shiva)
 








Sati was daughter of the king of gods Daksha and had decided to marry Shiva against the advice of her father, who thought Shiva as an ascetic, he then combined animals and demons against Shiva.
 

One day Daksha organized a yagna ritual a sacrifice where he invited all except the God Shiva and Sati. Later Sati arrived to the yagna where Daksha was speaking openly against Shiva. Sati could not bear to hear her husband insulted and threw himself into the sacrificial fire. When Shiva learned he destructed the yagna, killed Daksha. Then he took the body of Sati on his shoulders and ran around the world madly falling in love, running for days as he would destroy the world. Vishnu, the third god of the trinity, destroyed the body of Sati with his chakra (hard divine), which fell in pieces scattered all over. The places where these pieces have fallen are called the Shakti Peetha. Shiva took the form of frightening Bhairava or Bhairab to stand guard around these places. Hence Bhairava or Bhairab is invoked in prayers to destroy the enemy.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Bhairab - Bhairava




Bhairava or Bhairab is the name of the Hindu god Shiva in a terrifying posture wearing the skull of Brahma, another god of TRIMURTI, the Hindu trinity. Shiva had in effect cut off the fifth head of Brahma. Accordingly, he had to wear this head for years to atone for this mistake.

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