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The word Chakra (pronounced “cha”-“kra” with a resounding “ch”) is derives from the Sanskrit wordचक्रwhichmeans “wheel”, “circle” or “cycle”. The Chakras symbolises endless rotation of shakti (energy) and is commonly described by many cultures as a “spinning wheel o...
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The image of Fudō Myō-ō, “Unmovable Wisdom King,” the main deity of the temple, is historically significant in that Kobo Daishi (or Kukai, the founder of Shingon Buddhism) is said to have carved, consecrated and conducted a Goma ritual before this very statue in 810, by order of ...
In Sanskrit, the name for the 8th chakra is Viyapini, which translates to “that which is present everywhere.” The icon for the 8th chakra often takes the form of the reverent lotus flower with one thousand petals. As it sits above your crown chakra, the Star Chakra is unique in that...
Lotus Pose: The lotus is a basic habitat. It helps to open your hips, so it may feel awkward if you have tightness in this area. Walk slowly and avoid standing up if you have hip problems. Sit down with your legs open. Keep the spine neutral. Bend your knees out; bring your feet...
Padparadscha Sapphire is a blend of a pink and an orange colored sapphire resulting in a peachy or salmon colored stone that is named after a delicately-colored lotus flower. The Padparadscha Sapphires are possibly the rarest of all very much desired and highly priced but the demand is such th...
These hatha practices are used to channel one’s prana energy in a specific way that can lead to the experience of yoga.The translation of “hatha yoga” that is supported by most Sanskrit and yoga scholars is “the yoga of force”. You may also hear that “ha” means sun and “tha...
The overall profile imitates a lotus bud, Several architectural lines stand out in the profile of the monument. The eye is drawn left and right to the horizontal aspect of the levels and upward to the soaring height of the towers. The ingenious plan of Angkor Wat only allows a view of al...
A mala is a simple string of beads used injapa meditationto countmantras, prayers, or intentions. Malas can also be used to count breaths or used in a gratitude meditation. Mala is a Sanskrit word meaning garland or rosary. Malas are a type of meditation or prayer beads and are ancient...