{"product_id":"traditional-eight-auspicious-substances","title":"Traditional Eight Auspicious Substances | Handmade Spiritual Artwork","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuddhist Eight Auspicious Substances | Traditional Vajrayana Buddhist Ritual Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 23cm(Height) x 16cm(Width)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Weight: 0.37 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight: 3.08 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: Copper Body, Acrylic Color, Mercury Gold-Plated\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Our Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Traditional Eight Auspicious Substances Set measures 23 cm in height and 16 cm in width for each piece, with a single weight of 0.37 kg and a total weight of 3.08 kg. Made from a copper body with acrylic color and a gold plated finish, the set includes eight individually crafted ritual emblems, each mounted on a decorative pedestal. The raised forms, layered bases, and detailed surface work give the set a traditional Vajrayana Buddhist appearance suitable for altar placement, ritual use, and sacred display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Eight Auspicious Substances Set features eight different symbolic forms arranged on matching lotus inspired pedestal bases. The eight substances are the mirror, gorochana medicine, curds, durva grass, bilva fruit, white right spiraling conch, cinnabar or vermilion powder, and mustard seed. Each piece rises from a detailed lower stand with curling side ornaments and a central support, while the upper section displays one of these sacred offering symbols. The designs include rounded, pointed, layered, floral, radiating, and vessel like forms, allowing every piece to remain visually different while maintaining a unified ritual style. In Vajrayana Buddhism, these Eight Auspicious Substances are connected with important offerings and symbolic events associated with the life and enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha. Together, they represent auspicious conditions, spiritual support, merit, wisdom, protection, and favorable circumstances for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Traditional Eight Auspicious Substances Set can be placed on a Buddhist altar, monastery shrine, Dharma center, meditation room, or ritual space. Its complete eight-piece composition, sacred symbolism, detailed pedestal work, and coordinated design make it a meaningful set for offerings, ceremonies, devotional practice, and spiritual display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to the Eight Auspicious Substances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Eight Auspicious Substances are sacred offerings in Tibetan and Vajrayana Buddhism, and each one has its own story connected with Shakyamuni Buddha. The mirror was offered by Prabhavati, the goddess of light, and represents clear vision and awareness. The medicine, known as gorochana, is connected with the elephant guardian of Bodh Gaya and symbolizes health, strength, and protection. The curds represent the milk rice offered by Sujata to Shakyamuni before he meditated beneath the Bodhi tree. The durva grass recalls the grass given by the grass cutter Sotthiya, also called Mangala, which Shakyamuni used as a meditation seat. The bilva fruit was offered by Brahma, while the white right spiraling conch was offered by Indra. Cinnabar, also known as vermilion powder, was presented by a Brahmin king, and mustard seed was offered by the bodhisattva Vajrapani. Together, these eight substances represent blessing, support, good conditions for practice, protection, wisdom, and the path toward enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TGE","offers":[{"title":"23cm x 16cm","offer_id":47642038796542,"sku":"20969TGE8AuspiciousSubstances","price":2005.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7214\/2590\/files\/download_e623c68c-0f61-48be-9849-dbf5f44fd821.jpg?v=1767780714","url":"https:\/\/evamratna.com\/products\/traditional-eight-auspicious-substances","provider":"Evamratna","version":"1.0","type":"link"}