Silver Ritual Dagger | Blade of Liberation

Tibetan Silver Ritual Dagger | Awakening Through the Phurba

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Size: 14.5cm (Height) x 6cm (Width)
Weight:  0.17kg
Materials: Silver, Wooden Base
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About The Ritual Item :

This silver ritual dagger, known as a phurba, exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and artistry of Tibetan culture. Measuring 14.5 cm in height and 6 cm in width, it features intricate carvings that symbolize deep spiritual significance and protection. Crafted from silver, the phurba is complemented by a wooden base, making it both a striking display piece and a meaningful tool for ritual use. Ideal for practitioners and collectors alike, this dagger embodies the rich cultural heritage and skilled artistry of Tibetan tradition.

The Silver Ritual Dagger, or Phurba, features authentic three-sided blades, each edge symbolically cutting through delusion, desire, and hatred. This design reflects the wrathful serenity of Vajrakilaya’s triple-faced form, embodying the indestructible wisdom, compassion, and power of the Vajra. These triadic elements represent the convergence of body, speech, and mind, serving as a powerful tool to transmute obstacles into liberation. Crafted with sacred geometry, the Phurba is not only a ritual instrument but also a profound symbol of spiritual transformation and protection within Tibetan Buddhist practice.

Acquiring this authentic Phurba brings numerous spiritual, symbolic, and practical benefits, particularly for those interested in Tibetan Buddhism, Himalayan traditions, or energy healing. Traditionally, the Phurba is a powerful ritual tool designed to sever spiritual and emotional blockages, symbolizing the transformation of negative energies like ignorance, attachment, and aversion. Its distinctive three-sided blade represents this triadic purification and the unity of body, speech, and mind. Linked to the wrathful deity Vajrakilaya, the Phurba is esteemed as a protective instrument that repels negative influences and stabilizes both the practitioner’s internal and external environments. In meditation and ritual contexts, it acts as a strong focal point, aiding concentration, grounding energy, and fostering a deeper spiritual connection. Beyond its ritual significance, an authentic Phurba holds cultural and artistic importance, often handcrafted by skilled Himalayan artisans from sacred metals and adorned with intricate engravings, making it a treasured piece of sacred art. Whether employed in personal practice, energy healing, or as a protective talisman, owning a Phurba invites a profound engagement with ancient wisdom, ritual potency, and inner transformation.

Introduction To The Phurba :

The ceremonial dagger (Sanskrit: Kila; Tibetan: phurba) is essential for expelling evil and is considered particularly effective in neutralizing the forces obstructing Tantric Buddhist practice. It has ancient origins, first appearing in the Indian Rig Veda as the core blade of the vajra used by Indra to destroy the primordial cosmic snake Vritra. Kila, derived from 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 Buddhist Shrine?

Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot.
Please 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.

Brocade Mount
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon request. For your final confirmation, we will send available samples and pricing details.

Consecration of Thangka Print
At the EvamRatna, the consecration procedure entails a precisely planned set of rituals and ceremonies. As requested for consecration/ blessing, we take the thangka print to respective Monasteries.

Please Note: Once consecrated, the Thangka Print becomes a sacred object and cannot be returned or refunded.