Copper Vajra and Bell Mantra Practice Set
About Vajra & Bell
The Vajra and Bell Mantra Practice Set is meticulously handcrafted on a copper body, showcasing the artisan's attention to detail and craftsmanship. The bell handle and vajra are specifically adorned with lustrous 24k gold plating, enhancing their aesthetic appeal and symbolic significance. The vajra and bell are essential ritual instruments in Tibetan Buddhism, representing wisdom and compassion, respectively. This set not only serves as a sacred tool for mantra recitation and meditation but also holds spiritual significance in Buddhist practices. The combination of handcraftsmanship and gold plating adds to its beauty and authenticity, making it a valuable addition to any spiritual practice or altar.
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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Vajra Size: 3 cm(Height) x 13 cm(Base)
Weight: 0.194 kg
Bell Size: 18 cm(Height) x 10 cm(Base)
Weight:0.378 kg
Total Weight:0.574 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.
