Bronze Vajra and Bell for Buddhist Practice | Ritual Tools of Tibetan Buddhism
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Product Description
Product Description
Bronze Vajra and Bell for Buddhist Practice - Symbol of Enlightenment
About Vajra & Bell
This Bronze Vajra and Bell for Buddhist Practice features a wonderfully carved vajra (12 cm wide, 3 cm high, 0.18 kg) and a ghanta bell (8.5 cm broad, 16 cm tall, 0.36 kg) made of bronze. The vajra, with its symmetrical prongs and central sphere, represents compassion and skillful means, whereas the ghanta represents wisdom. Together, they represent the necessary balance for enlightenment in Vajrayana Buddhism. The beautiful engravings and celestial motifs elevate the solemnity of these ritual implements.
In Tibetan Buddhist rituals, the vajra and ghanta are taken in in the right and left hands, representing the unity of wisdom and method. Their symbolic presence motivates practitioners to overcome ignorance and achieve spiritual harmony. This collection, ideal for meditation, ceremonies, or significant Buddhist decor, illustrates the beauty and depth of Tibetan spiritual skills.
Introduction to Vajra & Bell
The vajra means "diamond" or "lightning" in Sanskrit, is an important symbol and ritual instrument in Hinduism and more in the Buddhist tradition Vajrayana ("diamond way") to which it gave its name.
Tibetan Dorje represents the indestructibility and efficiency that overcome all obstacles. Symbolically, Dorje Vajra destroys ignorance. In Tibetan Buddhist rituals, the vajra is often used with the bell, representing the masculine and the feminine, the ying and the yang, the effective action, and the compassion. The shape of the Tibetan Dorje is symmetrical, the two pyramidal heads representing samsara and Nirvana, which cancel each other out in its center thanks to the ring of Emptiness. Having a Dorje at home would have positive virtues against the various attacks we suffer.
The bell or drills is the feminine aspect of the perfection of wisdom, which directly realizes emptiness.
The Vajra or Dorje represents the male aspect as a method or skillful means, the indestructible nature of the absolute. Together they symbolize the blessing mandala of a practitioner’s main yidam deity.
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Bell
Size: 16 cm(Height) x 8.5 cm(Width)
Weight: 0.36 kg
Vajra
Size: 3 cm(Height) x 12 cm(Width)
Weight: 0.18 kg
Total Weight: 0.36 kg
Materials: Bronze Body
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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.
Additional Services
Additional Services
Consecration
At the EvamRatna, the consecration procedure entails a precisely planned set of rituals and ceremonies. As requested for consecration/ blessing, we take the items to respective Monasteries.
Please Note: Once consecrated, the item becomes a sacred object and cannot be returned or refunded.
Shipping | Refund | Return Policies
Shipping | Refund | Return Policies
- We offer FAST & SECURED Shipment
- 4-10 Working days for delivery
- Expedited DHL Courier
- All items are insured
Return and Refund:
For any reason you need to return your item, we're here to help.
- If you're not fully satisfied, you may request a return within 14 days of delivery. To be eligible for a return, the item must be in its original condition. Once we receive the item back, we will process your refund.
- In Case of Customs Return, where the package is returned to us from customs due to incomplete documentation, unresponsiveness, or refusal to accept the parcel by the receiver, we will deduct certain percentage of the order value to cover the international shipping and handling costs.
Please Note: Once consecrated, the Thangka Print becomes a sacred object and cannot be returned or refunded.
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