Tibet Pins and Buttons

In this rare 14th-century Tibetan painting of Chenresi, a cosmic form of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, he is represented with ten heads and one thousand arms, which fan out to form a golden aureole. Each of the Buddhist savior’s hands has an eye in its palm, an embodiment of his power to radiate wisdom in every quarter of the universe. He stands elevated on a lotus pedestal and is surrounded by cave-like niches, each occupied by either a lineage lama or a protective deity. At the lower left is an offering table with attendant monks. Two inscriptions appear on the reverse: one in Sanskrit (the ye dharma charm-verse, or dharaṇi) and one in Tibetan that praises patience, “the holiest ascetic practice.”

Mount Everest attracts many climbers, including highly experienced mountaineers. There are two main climbing routes, one approaching the summit from the southeast in Nepal (known as the "standard route") and the other from the north in Tibet.

As the ancient Tibetan philosopher states: "Don't Start None. — Won't Be None." Or was it a badass alien fighter guy who said that? Don't know. Doesn't matter. The words remain.

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A mandala with the mantra of the Green Tara in Tibetan script.

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Guhyasamaja, an emanation of Akshobya Buddha deity, in yab yum tantric union with his consort Sparshavajrā, a 17th century Tibetan Buddhist thangka reproduction.

Yak - our hairy friends in the Himalayas.

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The sacred Tibetan Buddhist symbol, Digitally remastered

Buddha seated in yoga lotus posture meditating under a bright rainbow representing the Rainbow Body achieved with Dzogchen meditation practice

Mahayana Buddhism, and all schools of Tibetan Buddhism, rely on Mahakala as guardian deity. He is depicted in a number of variations, each with distinctly different qualities and aspects. Mahakala is almost always depicted with a crown of five skulls, which represent the transmutation of the five kleśās (negative afflictions) into the five wisdoms. (From Wiki)

Tibetan prayer flag is often found along trails and peaks high in the Himalayas. They are used to bless the surrounding countryside and for other purposes.Traditional prayer flags include woodblock-printed text and images.

Cute monk from tibet

We spent many hours on the road in Amdo heading from Xining in the northeast to Mount Amnye Machen in the south. It was an uncomfortable, bumpy journey, but the breathtaking scenery made you forget about leg cramps. As the mountains rolled by the window, occasionally a stupa would punctuate the landscape. These structures contain sacred Buddhist relics and symbolize the Buddha’s presence in the world.

An old Thanka with the Deity Kurukulla from Tibetan Buddhism

We spent many hours on the road in Amdo heading from Xining in the northeast to Mount Amnye Machen in the south. It was an uncomfortable, bumpy journey, but the breathtaking scenery made you forget about leg cramps. As the mountains rolled by the window, occasionally a stupa would punctuate the landscape. These structures contain sacred Buddhist relics and symbolize the Buddha’s presence in the world.

Make peace with your T-shirt !

Tibetan yak