Ancient Goddesses in New York

Honoring the Buddhist Goddesses and Bodhisattvas Who Bless New York with their Compassionate Presence

There are many branches and approaches to Buddhism. It is believed that suffering cannot be avoided but a state of calm and wisdom can be reached through a practice of meditation. Buddhist practices also involve chanting and exercises that enhance compassion, awareness, and the process of letting go of attachments. Buddha, the founder of the religion, was not considered a god. He was an enlightened one. While there is no central divine figure there are many different gods and goddesses, as well a Bodhisattvas and spiritual teachers, that are part of the Buddhist traditions.

Sources

The Rubin Museum, "The Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room – Rubin Museum of Art," rubinmuseum.org, accessed April 13, 2024, https://rubinmuseum.org/events/exhibitions/the-tibetan-buddhist-shrine-room.

Yelp, "Wat Buddha Thai Thavorn Varanam - Elmhurst, NY," Yelp, accessed April 13, 2024, https://www.yelp.com/biz/wat-buddha-thai-thavorn-varanam-elmhurst.

Goddesses in Buddhist Temples and Shrines

Tantric Goddesses Offer Peaceful Meditation at the Buddhist Shrine Room at The Rubin Museum

Goddesses in the Buddhist Shrine Room at the Rubin Museums: The exhibit changes every two years and "this rendition features the Kagyu tradition and includes images of buddhas, bodhisattvas, tantric deities, protectors, and teacher portraits specific to the branches of this tradition. Among the most famous teachers of the Kagyu tradition are the renowned translator and teacher Marpa, his legendary disciple and yogi Milarepa, and the lamas, or teachers, of the first reincarnation lineage in Tibetan Buddhism, known as Karmapas. Some of the main practices of this tradition focus on the tantric deities Vajrayogini and Chakrasamvara and the fierce protector deity Mahakala." Google: Mahakala is one of the most popular guardians in the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon. Chakrasamvara and Vajrayogini are important deities of the highest class of yogic practice in Vajrayana Buddhism. This small gilt-bronze sculpture of meditational deities in union exudes an energy that reaches far beyond the boundaries of its surface.

Kuan Yin at a Buddhist Temple in Queens

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Wat Buddha Thai Thavorn Varanam

76-16 46th Ave Elmhurst, NY 11373

Kuan Yin Receiving Prayers at Sung Tak Temple of New York

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Kuan Yin Altar at Buddhist Temple Mahayana Temple Buddhist Association.

Kuan Yin Altar in Buddhist Temple in New York's Chinatown, Amitabha Buddhist Society of U. S.A. "Sung Tak Temple of New York".

Interfaith Guan Yin Graces Sung Tak Buddhist Temple which is Located in a former Synagogue

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Statues of lions and Goddess of Guan Yin in front of Sung Tak Buddhist temple the former Synagogue of Sons of Israel Kalwarie (1904) in Lower Manhattan. Alamy. An interfaith blessing!

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Honoring the Buddhist Goddesses and Bodhisattvas Who Bless New York with their Compassionate Presence

Sources

Goddesses in Buddhist Temples and Shrines

Tantric Goddesses Offer Peaceful Meditation at the Buddhist Shrine Room at The Rubin Museum

Kuan Yin at a Buddhist Temple in Queens

Kuan Yin Receiving Prayers at Sung Tak Temple of New York

Interfaith Guan Yin Graces Sung Tak Buddhist Temple which is Located in a former Synagogue

Inside This Exhibit

Welcome

Goddess History in New York

Goddesses in NY Museums

The Goddess and Her Many Forms

International Goddesses in NY

Athena-Minerva Has a Monumental Presence

Goddess Monuments, Landmarks, and Historical Places

Goddess Sightings

Visiting Goddessess

Holy Mothers

Goddesses in the Archives

Final Thoughts

Links of Interest