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| First Day Cover of 97 Indepex under the theme of Buddhism | |
Vajrayana was fully revealed in Tibet by Guru Padmasambhava around 767. Vajrayana then spread to East Asia, Mongolia and other Himalayan states, and later toEurope, Russia, and the Americas. Vajrayana practices are connected to specific lineages in Buddhism, through the teachings of lineage holders. Others might generally refer to texts as the Buddhist Tantras. It includes practices that make use of mantras, dharanis,mudras, mandalas and the visualization of deities and Buddhas.
Stamp showing the Vajrayana Buddha image. |
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| Issued Country | Bhutan |
| Issued Year | 15.12.1997 |
| Category | Buddhist Image |
| Type | First Day Cover |