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Tibetan Buddhist Auspicious Symbols Singing Bowl

Vishwa-Vajra Singing Bowl - Tibetan Buddhist

Lord Ganesha Lamp with Five-Hooded Serpent Handle and Oil Bowl Base

Five Dhyani Buddhas Singing Bowl - Tibetan Buddhist

Tibetan Buddhist Singing Bowl With Image of Vishwa Vajra Inside

Tibetan Buddhist Ashtamangala Singing Bowl

OM Singing Bowl With Auspicious Symbols - Tibetan Buddhist

Set of Seven Tibetan Buddhist Offering Bowls with Auspicious Symbols - Made in Nepal

Fine Quality Peacock Urli with Diyas and Hanging Bells

Throat Chakra Singing Bowl - Singing Bowl

Third Eye Chakra Singing Bowl - Tibetan Buddhist

Root/Support Chakra Singing Bowl - Tibetan Buddhist

Navel/Sacral Chakra Singing Bowl - Tibetan Buddhist

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The Spiritual Functionality Of The Humble Ritual Bowl

The ceremonial bowl occupies a significant place in Indian ritual. From the singing bowls of Nepal and Tibet, to the urli adornments found in homes of the subcontinent and libation-containing patras of the pooja rooms within, these bowls are designed to aid the ancient rites conducted in homes, temples, and monasteries to this day. Singing bowls constitute the majority of the merchandise in this section. An integral part of the Buddhist lifestyle, these have been handpicked from local artisans in Nepal and Tibet. Exquisite bronzes etched with the images of Buddhist deities, each of which is one of a kind, have been fashioned with considerable skill and precision. As meditational aids, the Buddhist singing bowls in our collection would be a valuable addition to the personal practice of any lover of the Buddha, given their unparalleled aesthetic appeal and the fact that these implements are actually endemic works of art.

Next in terms of number are the urlis. These are an essential part of the interior decor of homes and establishments in this part of the world. Wide-mouthed shallow containers, usually supported by intricately carved legs, are filled with clear water and then strewn with the petals of freshly plucked flowers. These are then placed strategically at entrances and corridors where they keep giving off a subtle whiff of nature. The beauty of this set-up also lies in the pleasing gold tones of resplendent brass set off by the natural colours of the flower petals. The urlies in this section come with varying widths and density of adornments - for example, some are sculpted in the shape of a peacock whereas some have popular icons and temple-esque structures attached - so you may choose whichever would go best with your space and tone you would like to set. Finally, a number of ritual containers pepper this collection. These include rice bowls fashioned by local artisans from the recesses of South India, to ceremonial bowls to serve prasadam in. Some of these are designed for the flow of libations from one rite to another within the same ceremony. What characterises the Indian ritual bowls in this section are flawless workmanship, high aesthetic appeal, and spiritual functionality that draws form ancient ritual.

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Ritual Implements in Tibetan Buddhism: A Symbolic Appraisal

"Rites and rituals are an essential part of Tibetan religion and reflect its practical side. Not restricted to temples alone, they are performed in a variety of places and circumstances, for a myriad of purposes. Daily ceremonies are conducted in temples, although they are perhaps not so elaborate as those that take place in Hindu temples in India and Nepal."

The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism - A Study in Spiritual Evolution

"Buddhism has evolved over the centuries a complex, yet discernable scheme of symbolism which has found adequate expression in Buddhist art... Buddhist motifs [are] soaked in rich spiritual symbolism... [They are] said to represent Buddha's deep and resonant voice, through which he introduced his followers to the path of dharma... Undoubtedly, the most popular of such symbols is the group of eight, known in Sanskrit as 'Ashtamangala,' ashta meaning eight and mangala meaning auspicious. Each of these symbols is also individually associated with the physical form of the Buddha... Artistically, these motifs may be depicted individually, in pairs, in fours, or as a composite group of eight. Designs of these eight symbols adorn all manner of sacred and secular Buddhist objects, such as carved wooden furniture, metalwork, wall panels, carpets and silk brocades."

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