Unveiling Eastern Traditions

Tibetan healing is at once practical and soulful. For centuries, the medical tradition called Sowa Rigpa—literally “the science of healing”—has woven together herbal pharmacopeia, lifestyle guidanc...

Dzi beads are among the most evocative and sought-after components of Himalayan jewelry. Worn as amulets, set in silver pendants, and strung into malas, these patterned agate beads carry a mix of m...

Few phrases from Tibetan Buddhism are as widely recognized as “Om Mani Padme Hum.” You’ve likely seen it carved on mani stones, printed on prayer flags, or engraved on pendants and rings. But beyon...

Tibet’s spiritual landscape is crowded with powerful figures that aren’t always strictly “Buddhist” in origin. When people search for a “god of Tibet,” they often expect a single sovereign deity — ...

Searches for “god of tibet” often return images of powerful, colorful figures who look nothing like a single omnipotent deity — and that’s because Tibetan religiosity doesn’t center on one money-go...

Connecting with a guardian Buddha is less about perfect ritual and more about steady intention. Whether your focus is healing, clarity, protection, or compassion, a few short, regular practices can...

(A respectful, practical guide to selecting a guardian Buddha based on what you need now — healing, study, protection, or prosperity.) People often think a “guardian Buddha” is fixed by birth year ...

Small objects carry big stories. Tibetan amulets—worn, carried, and cherished across the Himalayas—are living links between devotional practice, craft, and daily life. From humble relic tokens and ...

Walking a kora is a way of moving prayer through the body. In Tibetan Buddhism, circumambulation—moving mindfully around a sacred site—becomes a practice that folds intention into every step. This ...