Unveiling Eastern Traditions
Forged for Healing: The Sacred Craft of Tibetan Brass Medicine Buddha Amulets
In the windswept vastness of the Himalayas, Tibetan nomads once traveled with more than food and shelter—they carried portable shrines, amulets, and protective icons sewn into their clothing or str...
Ucchusma: The Impurity-Cleansing Protector of the Dharma
Among the fierce guardians of Tibetan Buddhism, Ucchusma—the wrathful emanation of Śākyamuni Buddha at his Parinirvana—stands out for his fiery presence and unwavering vow to uphold the Dharma. Wit...
Cundi Bodhisattva: Secrets and Legends of the Mother of the Three Ages
In the vast panorama of Buddhist scripture, Cundi Bodhisattva—known in Tibetan as Cundi and revered as the “Mother of the Three Buddhas”—holds a uniquely exalted place. Her title reflects an unpara...
The Fierce Compassion of Drashi Lhamo: Tibet’s Unlikely Wealth Goddess
In a small, unassuming temple in Lhasa’s northern suburbs, pilgrims clutch bottles of liquor as offerings. They line up before a statue so startling it arrests the breath: jet-black skin, bulging g...
The Meaning Behind Your Buddha Pendant: More Than Ornament, A Spiritual Companion
Wearing a Buddha pendant seems commonplace today—seen layered with chains or peeking from under collars. But beyond aesthetics, this sacred adornment carries centuries of spiritual weight, cultural...
Beyond Silver: The Art of Mixed-Metal Jewelry in Tibetan Tradition
Tibetan artisans have long celebrated the union of metals—each chosen not only for its hue and luster but also for its symbolic resonance. Mixed-metal Tibetan jewelry brings together S925 sterling ...
Faces of the Divine: Buddhist Deities Immortalized in Jewelry
In Tibetan Buddhism, deities are far more than mythic figures—they embody timeless qualities we aspire to cultivate: compassion, wisdom, and fearless action. Today, Buddhist icon jewelry brings the...
Sacred Geometry: The Architecture of Tibetan Thangka Designs
Tibetan Thangka paintings are renowned for their vibrant colors, intricate details, and most of all, their mathematical precision. At the heart of each Thangka lies a mandala—a circular diagram tha...
Eight Auspicious Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism: Tashi Tagye and Their Deep Meaning
Tibetans call them Tashi Tagye—the “Eight Auspicious Symbols”—and you’ll find these designs everywhere in Tibetan homes, temples, and art. Though rooted in Buddhist ritual, they’ve long since trans...