Tibetan Vajra and Bell Ritual
About Vajra
The Tibetan Vajra and Bell Ritual Set is expertly crafted from bronze, a metal revered for its durability and resonance. This sacred set includes a Vajra and Bell, representing the union of wisdom and compassion. The Bell is adorned with intricate designs and features the painted symbol of the root chakra, symbolizing stability and grounding. The Vajra, with its thunderbolt-like shape, represents enlightenment and the indestructible nature of the mind. Together, they create harmonious sounds that purify the environment and enhance spiritual practices. This ritual set is an essential tool for Tibetan Buddhist practitioners, assisting in meditation, mantra recitation, and ritual ceremonies.
Introduction to Bell
Bell is regarded as one of Buddhism's powerful meditational and ritual symbols. During the rituals or Vajrayana Tantric practice, Ghanta alongside more is used in conjunction. The Dorje is held in the right hand, and the bell is in the left, and is never isolated from one another. The bell represents the feminine principle as the ‘perfection of wisdom which directly perceives emptiness (shunyata). It is defined as "proclaiming the sound of nothingness," which originates from the voidness of its shape, radiates in all directions, and then dissipates back into silence or emptiness. Its hole, or mouth,' represents nothingness, while its clapper, or 'tongue,' represents the shape.
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Bell
Size: 16 cm(Height) x 9 .5cm(Base)
Weight: 0.35 kg
Vajra
Size: 2.5 cm(Height) and 10cm(Base)
Weight: 0.08 kg
Total Weight:0.44 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