{"product_id":"tibetan-serkyem-for-altar-rituals","title":"Tibetan Serkyem for Altar Rituals | Offering Vessels for Ritual Ceremonies","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSilver-plated Tibetan Serkyem | Oxidized Copper Ritual Vessel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 28cm(Height) x 13.5cm(Length) x 13.5cm(Width)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 0.42 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: Oxidized Copper Body, Silver Plated \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Our Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eThis Tibetan Serkyem for Altar Rituals is a sacred Buddhist offering vessel crafted from an oxidized copper body with silver plated detailing. Measuring 28 cm in height and 13.5 cm in both length and width, with a weight of 0.42 kg, this ritual vessel carries an elegant altar presence for Buddhist shrines, meditation rooms, puja spaces, and spiritual home decor. Its tall form and detailed surface make it a meaningful piece for devotional offerings and peaceful ritual practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eThe design features a raised offering vessel with a beautifully decorated upper section, layered bowl base, and intricate filigree work across the surface. The silver plated finish highlights the floral patterns, sacred motifs, and ornamental borders, while the oxidized copper body adds depth and contrast to the overall appearance. The triangular upper form and lotus inspired base give the piece a strong Himalayan ritual character, reflecting careful craftsmanship and traditional Buddhist altar art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eIn Vajrayana Buddhist practice, a Serkyem is used to present liquid offerings to Dharma protectors, enlightened beings, and lineage guardians. These offerings symbolize generosity, purification, devotion, and the wish to remove obstacles on the path toward enlightenment. Placed on an altar, this Tibetan Serkyem offering vessel becomes a reminder of mindful intention, spiritual discipline, inner peace, and the sacred connection between offering practice and awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Tormas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTormas are made of barley flour and decorated with butter buttons. On the other hand, metals such as copper, silver, and gold are used. Metal-based tormas have the advantage of being more durable than perishable food tormas. A metal torma can be used for various purposes, including symbolic weapons in repulsion rituals. Tormas are also frequently depicted in paintings on the temples' walls dedicated to the wrathful deities. Torma offerings like the Mahakala and Shri Devi are typically used to appease the ferocious Dharmapala.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EA","offers":[{"title":"28cm x 13.5cm","offer_id":49529313558778,"sku":"26460EATorma","price":587.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0442\/7218\/9604\/files\/e70963e3-cd6d-4fa9-b77e-90a17c6568c2-copy.jpg?v=1783227834","url":"https:\/\/enlightenmentthangka.com\/products\/tibetan-serkyem-for-altar-rituals","provider":"Enlightenment Thangka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}