Description
Buddhist Ritual Items "Vajra and Bell"
About Vajra & Bell
The Buddhist Ritual Items "Vajra and Bell" are exquisitely handcrafted on a brass body. The vajra, symbolizing the diamond-like indestructible nature of enlightenment, and the bell, representing wisdom and the feminine aspect, form a significant part of Buddhist rituals and ceremonies. The intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail make these ritual items not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. They serve as powerful tools for practitioners to cultivate mindfulness, invoke blessings, and create a sacred atmosphere. With their sacred symbolism and craftsmanship, these Vajra and Bell sets are cherished by Buddhist practitioners and collectors alike.
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 overcomes 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
Height: 11.5 cm(height) x 7 cm(width)
Weight:0.24 kg
Vajra
Height: 8cm(height) x8cm(width)
Weight:0.04 kg
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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.