Bell and Thunderbolt Set | Altar Offerings
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Bell
Size: 18cm (Height) x 10cm (Width)
Weight: 0.41kg
Vajra
Size: 3.5cm (Height) x 12cm (Width)
Weight: 0.15kg
Total Weight: 0.57kg
Materials: Brass, Bronze
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About Vajra & Bell:
This Bell and Thunderbolt Set known in Tibetan Buddhism as the Ghanta and Vajra—is a powerful symbol of spiritual unity, handcrafted from brass and bronze for authentic ritual use. The bell stands 18cm high, with a 10cm width, and weighs 0.41kg. Meanwhile, the vajra (thunderbolt) measures 12cm across and weighs 0.15kg, bringing the total set weight to 0.56 kg.
Used during Vajrayana meditation, puja, and mantra chanting, the bell represents wisdom, and the vajra (dorje) embodies compassionate skillful means. Together, they generate sacred sound vibrations that purify space, enhance clarity, and invoke blessings. Ideal for your home altar, temple, or daily meditation practice, this set connects you with ancient traditions and timeless wisdom.
Introduction to Vajra & Bell:
The vajra, meaning "diamond" or "lightning" in Sanskrit, is a significant symbol and ritual instrument in Hinduism and the Buddhist tradition, particularly in the Vajrayana ("diamond way") tradition, from which it derives its name.
The Tibetan Dorje represents the indestructibility and efficiency that overcome all obstacles. Symbolically, Dorje Vajra destroys ignorance. In Tibetan Buddhist rituals, the vajra is often paired with the bell, representing the masculine and feminine, the yin and yang, as well as the balance between practical action and 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. Placing a Dorje at home would have positive virtues against the various attacks we suffer.
The bell or the drums are the feminine aspect of the perfection of wisdom, which directly realizes Emptiness. Vajra or Dorje represents the male aspect as a method or skillful means, embodying the indestructible nature of the absolute. Together, they symbolize the blessing mandala of a practitioner's main yidam deity.
How do you set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
-Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot.
Please set up an altar table and cover it with an altar cloth that resonates with you.
-Place your sacred item (statue, thangka, or a picture of Buddha) at the center.
