Tibetan Bell and Vajra | Sacred Tools for Meditation and Spiritual Practice
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Bell
Size: 18cm(Height) x 10cm(Width)
Weight: 0.476kg
Vajra
Size: 3.5cm(Height) x 12cm(Width)
Weight: 0.170kg
Total Weight: 0.646kg
Materials: Brass, Bronze
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About Vajra & Bell:
The Tibetan Ritual Bell and Vajra set is a powerful spiritual tool used in Vajrayana Buddhist practices. The ritual bell, made from brass and bronze, is beautifully detailed with symbolic motifs representing wisdom and compassion. The resonant tone of the bell is believed to purify negative energies and create a sacred atmosphere. In Tibetan Buddhism, the bell represents the feminine principle, embodying wisdom that transforms ignorance. The Vajra, also crafted from brass and bronze, symbolizes spiritual strength, protection, and the unshakable nature of the Buddha’s teachings.
The intricate designs of both the bell and the vajra highlight their deep spiritual meaning. The bell is traditionally used to invoke blessings and remove obstacles, while the vajra represents the indestructible nature of spiritual teachings. Together, these tools embody the union of wisdom and method, male and female energies, and are potent symbols of the balance between compassion and strength.
Crafted from brass and bronze, this set is both an artistic and spiritual addition to any altar or meditation space. The bell's deep tone and the vajra’s detailed craftsmanship bring both beauty and sacred energy to your spiritual practices, making this set perfect for anyone looking to deepen their meditation and ritual experience.
Introduction to Vajra & Bell:
The vajra, meaning "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, with two pyramidal heads representing samsara and Nirvana that cancel each other out at 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 absolute's indestructible nature. Together they symbolize the blessing mandala of a practitioner’s main yidam deity.
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.
