Guru Rinpoche: The "Second Buddha" of Tibetan Buddhism and the Esoteric Symbols in Thangka Art

When you gaze at this vividly colored Tibetan thangka, the sage seated serenely on a lotus throne at the center is none other than Guru Rinpoche—honored...

Hand-Painted Guru Rinpoche Thangka: A Living Blessing of "Wisdom & Protection" from Tibetan Buddhism

When a meticulously hand-painted Guru Rinpoche thangka unfolds—rich in color and intricate in detail—it’s more than just Tibetan art: it’s a millennium-old vow of “removing obstacles,...