Tibetan Culture

Yellow is has the highest symbolic value in Buddhism through its link with the saffron robes of monks. This color, previously worn by criminals, was chosen by G...

White is not really a color. It occurs when the whole spectrum of light is seen together or when red, yellow and blue colors are mixed. Everything is present in white; n...

Red throughout the development of civilization has had connotations with life and those things considered sacred in some way. It has developed as synonymous with the pre...

Green is in the middle of the visible, seven-color spectrum and thus epitomizes the qualities of balance and harmony. It is the color we relate to in nature, trees and p...

Black signifies the primordial darkness in Buddhism. In the realm where it is dark, because there is no light reflected, there is also a sound which we cannot hear as it...

Eternity, truth, devotion, faith, purity, chastity, peace, spiritual and intellectual life - these are some of the associations that appear in many different cultures. A...

Zen art exemplifies the Zen ideals of simplicity and spontaneity, and most often takes the form of calligraphy and simple ink drawings. The Zen circle, a popular motif i...

The triratna symbol represents the Triple Gem or Three Jewels of Buddhism, which are the three core values of: Buddha Dharma (the teachings) Sangha (the monastic c...

The swastika (Sanskrit svastika, "all is well") is a cross with four arms of equal length, with the ends of each arm bent at a right angle. Sometimes dots are added betwe...

Above the mountain is the dome of the sky. This is symbolized by the parasol umbrella, whose important function is to cast a shadow, the shadow of protection. The dictio...