Gold-Gilded Copper Vajrakila for Tantric Buddhist Practices
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Size: 37 cm(Height) x 7 cm(Width)
Weight: 1.17kg
Materials: Copper Body, Gold Gilded
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About The Ritual Item:
The Tibetan Phurba is a sacred ceremonial dagger that has deep roots in Tantric Buddhist traditions. Crafted from copper and plated with gold, this beautiful artifact stands 37 cm tall and 7 cm wide, weighing a considerable 1.17 kg. The Phurba is more than just a physical tool; it is a strong spiritual weapon used to expel negative energies and overcome difficulties in Buddhist practice. Its design and symbolic meaning make it a crucial tool for practitioners seeking spiritual progress and protection.
The Phurba traces its origins back to ancient Indian texts, where it was associated with Vedic sacrifices before being adopted into Tibetan Buddhism by the legendary Padmasambhava in the ninth century. This Phurba depicts the three-headed Vajrakila Buddha, which represents the transformation of negative forces into wisdom and compassion. Whether used in rituals, as a meditation aid, or as the focal point of a Buddhist shrine, this gold-gilded Phurba is a powerful symbol of dedication and spiritual commitment.
Introduction To The Phurba:
The ceremonial dagger (Sanskrit: Kila; Tibetan: phurba) is important for the expelling of evil and is thought to be especially effective in neutralizing the forces that obstruct Tantric Buddhist practice. It has ancient origins, first appearing in the Indian Rg Veda as the core blade of the vajra used by Indra to destroy the primordial cosmic snake Vritra. Kila, which means peg or stake in Sanskrit, was most likely associated with Vedic sacrifices. Meditation on the Vajrakila Tantra, an early Indian scripture first promoted in Tibet in the eighth century by Padmasambhava, one of the founding teachers of Tibetan Buddhism, is used to invoke the three-headed Vajrakila Buddha.
How to set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot
Set up an altar table, and cover it with an altar cloth that calls to you
Place your sacred item (statue, thangka, or a picture of Buddha) at the center
