Traditional Buddhist Shrine Khanvanga | Ritual Tool for Spiritual Practice
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Size: 44.5cm(Height) x 11.5cm (base)
Weight: 0.35 kg
Material: Iron, Brass, Copper
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About Our Ritual Item :
This Buddhist Shrine Khanvanga is a revered tantric ritual staff, rich in symbolism within Vajrayana Buddhism. Traditionally wielded by enlightened deities like Vajrayogini and Guru Rinpoche, the Khanvanga embodies the profound union of wisdom and compassion, serving as a potent emblem of spiritual protection. Measuring 44.5cm tall with an 11.5cm base and weighing 0.35kg, it is expertly crafted to enhance your altar, meditation practice, or Buddhist shrine. Incorporating this sacred staff into your spiritual space invites deepened focus, protection, and connection to timeless Vajrayana traditions, supporting your journey toward enlightenment.
Crafted from iron, brass, and copper, this Buddhist Shrine Khanvanga showcases intricate detailing and traditional Himalayan design, reflecting centuries of masterful craftsmanship. In Tibetan rituals, it serves to stabilize spiritual energy, clear obstacles, and invoke divine blessings, making it an essential tool for deepening meditation and spiritual practices. The symbolic ornaments adorning the Khanvanga—such as vajras, tridents, and skull motifs—represent transformation, protection, and triumph over opposing forces. Adding this sacred staff to your altar or shrine richly enhances your connection to Vajrayana traditions, inviting wisdom, strength, and protective energy into your spiritual space.
Introduction To The Khatvanga :
Khatvanga is a stick with a skull on top that is commonly used in Tantric rituals. It is also depicted in the hands of the oldest known Tantric pictures in the Indic world. It comprises a short stick topped by a single skull from which a vajra emerges.
In the Tantric Buddhist environment, the khatvanga had a very profound meaning. At its most basic level, it represents the opposite gender counterpart of the equal or close deity who carries it.
Both Tsang Nyon Heruka and Padmasambhava are renowned for holding a khatvanga staff on their left shoulder.
How to 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 calls to you
Place your sacred item at the center
