Sacred Copper Vajra and Bell Set
About Vajra & Bell
The handcrafted Sacred Copper Vajra and Bell Set has a copper body that is an excellent example of traditional craftsmanship. A bell and a vajra, both essential to different spiritual practices, are included in the set. The material used, copper, is renowned for its strength and visual appeal.
The bell's handle and vajra are silver-plated, which highlights the fine details and lends a sophisticated touch to the design. Silver plating, which is frequently utilized in Buddhist rituals and ceremonies, not only improves the items' aesthetic appeal but also increases their ritualistic significance.
This set is appropriate for both individual and group spiritual activities, and it is a manageable size for handling and using in rituals. These objects are useful for ceremonial purposes, but their combination of copper and silver also makes them valuable as collectible religious art pieces.
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 overcome 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: 3.5 cm(Height) x 13.5 cm(Width)
Weight: 0.09 kg
Bell: 20 cm(Height) x 9.5 cm(Width)
Weight: 0.52 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.
