Khatvanga Ritual Staff | Buddhist Spiritual Weapon
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Size: 73.5cm (Height) x 25.5cm (Width)
Weight: 2.59kg
Materials: Iron Body, Silver Inlaid
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About our Ritual Item:
The Khatvanga Ritual Staff is an essential symbol of transformation and spiritual authority in Tibetan Buddhism. Standing at an outstanding 73.5 cm tall and 25.5 cm wide, this ceremonial staff represents the profound essence of tantric practice. Made of iron with silver inlay, it has a striking skull image at the top that represents the transcendence of material illusions and the embodiment of wisdom. Traditionally connected with tantric deities such as Padmasambhava, the Khatvanga represents the combination of method and wisdom, as a symbolic weapon against ignorance and a spiritual support during advanced meditation practices.
This handcrafted tantric scepter, weighing about 2.59 kg, serves as a practical ritual implement and a beautiful piece of spiritual décor. The intricate craftsmanship and style represent Vajrayana Buddhism's fundamental legacy, making it appropriate for ceremonies, meditation activities, or as a sacred relic in a spiritual setting. Whether used in rituals or displayed as a symbol, the Khatvanga Ritual Staff reminds us of the path to enlightenment and the power of spiritual transformation. This staff is ideal for practitioners, collectors, and anyone interested in Buddhist symbolism. It encourages concentration and spiritual presence.
Introduction To The Khatvanga :
Khatvanga is a stick with a skull on top, 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.
Tsang Nyon Heruka and Padmasambhava are renowned for holding a khata khatvanga staff on their left shoulder.
How do you 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
