Zambhala 5-inch Clouds have inspired Tibetan artists

Clouds have inspired Tibetan artists and craftsmen who paint

The set is screen printed with Yaks

which represent the transmutation of the five Kleshas (negative afflictions) into the five wisdoms

Manjushri manifested as the fearsome buffalo-headed Vajrabhairava

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Zambhala 5-inch Clouds have inspired Tibetan artistsZambhala is a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara who grants the wealth that is required for the Dharma to prosper. The story of how Zambhala made his first connection with the Tibetan people goes as follows: Once, a lama came across an old man lying by the side of the road, apparently breathing his last breath. Filled with concern, the Lama asked the old man how he came to be in such a state. The old man replied that he was dying of hunger. Thinking