How the Hindu Bird God Garuda Came to Appear in Journey to the West
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Last updated: 05-16-2018 Heroes from Chinese military fiction are often cast as reincarnations of celestial beings.…
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The White-Robed, Dreadlocked Community: Dr Nida Chenagtsang’s Introduction to and Defense of the Ngakpa Tradition
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(Ngakpa or non-celibate tantric yogis from the Rebkong ngakmang or tantric community performing rituals at Rigzin Rabpel Ling…
The Tibetan Bon Terma of the Naga/Serpent Cults containing The Grimoire of Za-Rahula – from the Archives of ZAXON Publishing
Source: The Tibetan Bon Terma of the Naga/Serpent Cults containing The Grimoire of Za-Rahula – from the Archives of ZAXON …
The Tibetan Bon Terma of the Phurba/Demon Dagger and Grimoire of Vajra-Kila – from the Archives of ZAXON Publishing
Source: The Tibetan Bon Terma of the Phurba/Demon Dagger and Grimoire of Vajra-Kila – from the Archives of ZAXON Publishing
Shamanic Phurba / Kila
The Phurba or Kila is extensively used within Shamanism. Here is the best description I’ve come across, written by Nicholas …
Introduction to the Phurba / Kila
I came across this really useful article. It is concise and helpful. Whilst focused on Vajrayana Buddhist uses, the shamanic …
Embodying Healing: Tantric Ritual Short-hand and the Training of Anthropological Attention
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Elaborate ritual procedures are a hallmark of Indo-Tibetan tantra. Tantric rites are often long and complex…
INFRASOUND
We are used to visiting ancient sites and structures and perhaps being in awe of what we see. In the …
‘As Wealthy as a King’: Common Tools and Substances used in Mantra Healing
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(A regal-looking Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991), with tantric ritual bell or dril bu, seated behind a sbyin…
Demon Directories: On Listing and Living with Tibetan Worldly Spirits
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(An image of a blue the’u rang or tebrang spirit from a Tibetan manuscript. Scanned images from…
