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Considered as one of the greatest Bodhisattvas, Manjusri is the crown prince of Buddhist teachings. When loosely translated from Sanskrit, ‘Manju’ means ‘beautiful, charming, … Read More

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In the geography of ancient China, large water bodies were found in each of the four cardinal directions. The four seas thus became a … Read More

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The mythical creatures of Dragon and Phoenix need little introduction. As the two most powerful celestial animals in Chinese Feng Shui, they represent the … Read More

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Family heirlooms are great treasures not because of the monetary value it may have but more than the economic worth is the priceless story … Read More

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The year 2020 is the 37th(庚子) of the 60-Year cycle, and year of the “Rat on the Beam”. The Chinese Zodiac and its 60-Year … Read More

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Ākāśagarbha’s name can be translated as “Boundless Space Treasury” as his wisdom is said to be boundless as space itself. The mantra of Ākāśagarbha … Read More

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Theme Vlad III Dracula/Vlad Tepes, better known as The Impaler, was a Wallachian prince and a ruthless leader, whose cruel methods of punishing his … Read More

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Theme The 8 Protectors are a group of 8 Buddhist deities that serve as the protectors of the 12 zodiac animals it is associated … Read More

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Theme The Nine Worthies are nine historical, scriptural and legendary personages who personify the ideals of chivalry established in the Middle Ages, penned by … Read More