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LUNG TA - Special Prayer PapersLung Ta - 'Lung' means 'wind' and 'Lung Ta' means Windhorse. These colorful papers with prayers on them are used to spread prayers throughout the four corners of the earth by going to a high place and, after a ritual or prayers, tossing them into the air, letting the winds carry them high into the sky. When the paper finally comes back to the earth, the prayer papers dissolve into the earth and blesses the earth. The lung ta papers measure 2.5" X 2.5" and come in packs of approximately 500 sheets. Item #RI-LUNG. Picture. The most astonishing scene of this I ever saw was in that famous film 'Wind Horse'. The Director told me that when they were at a the top famous pass in the Himalayan Mountains poised for the lung ta scene, the winds suddenly picked up with great bursts giving the sense that they were sent from the gods themselves, and they were able to film the most amazing footage of lung ta being tossed into the wind, swirling high into the air. |
$12.00 | |
Double DorjeDouble Dorje, used for many kinds of rituals. four-prong, 4.5 inches long. Heavy brass with copper wash. Item #RI-DD. Picture. |
$47.00 | |
Embossed Shrine, 20 in. TallWow! This substantial and exotic shrine is made of wood, covered with ornately embossed metal and copper, with fabulous detail. House-shaped, it is embossed inside as well, and has a red velvet-lined drawer to store your incense, matches or other items. This is an ancient and time-honored way in which to house your deities or special objects. Made with hangers to hang on the wall, or you can place it on a table. The back and bottom and feet of the shrine are painted cinnabar red for protection. It measures 20 inches tall to the top, 11 inches wide, and 7 inches deep. Can be hung on wall. Statue not included. Item #SH-ALTAR. Picture. |
$98.00 | |
Window/Door Top Trim (Shamboo)Our Shamboo are made of very high quality SILK. It is a pleated hanging which produces a ruffled effect and is very protective as well. Measures 36" x 14" and is used across the top of a window or door, or around an entire room hung on the wall where the ceiling meets the wall. Highly decorative and classically Tibetan. I have these in two types, one where the ruffle is red, blue and yellow (as shown), and the other is where the ruffle is solid color, either red or rich yellow. Gorgeously well made. Energetically protective. Item #SH-SH. Picture.
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$28.00 | |
Window/Door Trim (Dhunkhap)This is called a Dhunkhap; it is a gorgeous, layered brocade hanging with fringe, meant for window or door. Measures 36" x 17". Item #SH-DH. Picture. |
$35.00 | |
Kata, the Traditional Tibetan Greeting/Farewell/Offering ScarfThe offering of a Kata is a well-known Tibetan custom. Kata scarves are traditionally offered to a Lama for blessings, then returned to you by placing the scarf around your bowed neck. As a greeting, the kata symbolizes the very best intentions and happiness of the giver. When given as a farewell, the Khata symbolizes the wish for a safe journey and return. On some occasions the kata is presented and not returned, such as birthdays and other special events that are personal to the receiver. Our khatas are made of silk and have the Eight Auspicious Signs woven into them. They come in 5 ' or 8' lengths. the longer one is considered an especially gracious offering. Item #RI-KTA. The story of the Kata.
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Hanging Incense BurnerThis ornate hanging burner is ideal for performing a ritual when you need to walk around, but it has feet so that it can be set down on any surface. It is used especially for burning sage and resins. Beautifully made with removable lid of course. It is made of copper with brass accents. 5.5" high with an 11" chain. Be sure to put sand in the bottom before burning incense, sage or resins. Item #RI-IN. Picture. |
$55.00 | |
Copper Pedestal Bowl - tallKnown as 'dipa', this Tibetan butter lamp is made from copper with brass accents. Beautifully made. It can be placed with rice or other offerings on an altar. These days many people put tea lights in them instead of ghee or oil because in that case there is no need for a wick. Use for shrine, usually in multiples, or anywhere you want to place them for a beautiful candleholder. They make an unusual and beautiful dining table arrangement. Item #SH-TCBL. Picture.
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Fluted Brass Offering Bowls (Set of 7)Set of seven bowls, for water offering, made of brass. Each has a diameter of 2.5". Item #SH-FBROFB. Picture. |
$33.00 | |
Silver and Gold Offering Bowls (Set of Seven)Silver plate on copper, with gold-plated design, set of seven, each of diameter 2.75". Item #SH-SGOFB. Picture. |
$65.00 | |
Tibetan Copper Bowl, single or in sets of 7These Tibetan copper bowls with brass detail are decorated with brass. Traditionally for the shrine and used for offering bowls in sets of 7, they can of course be used in many ways, from holding morsels to holding candles. They make a beautiful table centerpiece too. The hefty 4" bowls and the 3" bowls both have a decorative brass straight pedestals on the bottoms, but the smallest ones, the 2.5", have no pedestal on the bottom at all. Though it seems there wouldn't be, there is a very big difference between the 2.5", 3", and 4.5" bowls. Item #SH-TCOFB. Picture.
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Copper Pedestal Bowl, shortA butter lamp, this lovely and unusual Tibetan bowl can be used for many things; they are very popular as candle holders, and I have seen them used to decorate the dining table for an unusual centerpiece. They are very well made of copper and brass, with etching of flowers on the outside of the bowl, and 4 brass medallions for the 4 directions. the base is fluted copper. 3 inch diameter. Item #SH-COFPB. Picture. |
$18.00 | |
Copper Bowls, no decoration - Set of 7Set of Seven, made of copper. Simple, elegant. 2 3/4" wide. Ideal for the smaller shrine. Item #SH-ST-copper. Picture. |
$32.00 | |
Embossed Silver Picture FrameThis frame comes with a picture of HH The Dalai Lama in it. It ideal for the altar, and can be used to hold the image of your teacher or any beloved's photograph. It is 3.5" high and beautifully made of silver. Item #SH-TPF. Picture. |
$25.00 | |
Altar ClothSimply beautiful! These altar cloths are the decorative and traditional basis on which to build your shrine. The smaller one measures 28" x 36", and the larger one is a square 36" x 36" both are made of silk brocade, and entirely quilted. Item #SH-ACLTH. Picture.
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Tibetan Prayer WheelTraditional Prayer Wheels. Consecrated, with a scroll of prayers, or mantras, inside. Spin clockwise if you are Buddhist, and counter-clockwise if you are a Bon practitioner. Each rotation sends a set of prayers to all Buddhas and all sentient beings, and will generate merit (good karma) as the prayers inside are 'read' and fly out to the four winds. Each one is made of Brass and copper, with raised mantra OM MA NI PAD ME HUNG. Wonderfully handmade, no two are alike. Very good price. Item #RI-PW2. Picture.
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Wooden Stupa-Shaped BoxThis very special, beautiful box is hand-made of wood, with a space approximately 1.5" x 1.5" to hold special items. Overall 2.5" diameter x 4.5" high. I keep special rice used in celebrations in this box, and keep it on my shrine. Other people use it as a special jewelry or relic box. As in so many other items in this catalogue, you won't find this everyday! Item #SH-STU. Picture. |
$16.95 | |
Altar Lights PAIR - OUT OF STOCKA pair of metal altar lights smaller than the other ones above, and made of heavy gold-colored metal. Wonderful for the smaller shrine. 4" high, and includes red light bulbs. Should last a lifetime. Item #SH-LI. Picture. |
$18.95 | |
Traditional Altar Lights - pair OUT OF STOCKElectric altar lights, red and gold plastic. Comes with red lights, but I use white ones on my shrine. Candles are traditionally used on shrines, but with these lights I can keep my shrine 'on' all the time. Festive dragons support the candles and intertwine themselves on the 'candlesticks', but designs may vary. 8.5" high. Pair. Item #SH-CAL. Picture. |
$18.95 | |
Flower Trees, 10" PAIRPerfect things of beauty to adorn each side of your shrine. The flowers come folded up a little, so you have to play with them to arrange them to your liking - it doesn't take long, and it gives you a chance to work with them to contemplate these offerings of beauty. Each tree is intricately hand-made of wrapped wire and glass petals and leaves, and is firmly affixed in a soft jade green ceramic vase. Each is about 10" high. Item #SH-FLO. Picture. |
$27.00 | |
Gem TreesThese special semi-precious Gem Trees come in two kinds of gems - Green Quartz and Amethyst. They are made with copper wire, and are 'rooted' in a chunk of quartz. Each is 6-1/2" tall. Ideal for the shrine, and used often in pairs. Item #GI-TREE. Picture.
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$34.00 | |
Singing Bowl Set with BookThese singing bowls are around 75 years old and very special. The singing bowls are used to develop focus and attention in our practice and in our daily lives. Don't be fooled by replicas - our antique singing bowls are hand made, hand-selected and are made only by Tibetan artisans through special ancient techniques handed down from generation to generation. The bowls are made of 7 metals, one for each planet: Gold for the sun, silver for the moon, mercury for Mercury, Iron for Mars, Tin for Jupiter and Lead for Saturn. The harmonies of all the metals produce subtle distinctions creating a sensation of great space and profound peace. Each bowl comes with its own pillow made of woven Tibetan cloth to rest it on when not in use, though it needs to be held to be played. The kit also includes the wooden wand to make the bowl sing, and a book of instruction about this ancient technique for developing attentiveness. We test all the bowls for sound. It is hard to get bowls that are the same exact size, because they are handmade for SOUND, not for size, so sometimes a smaller bowl may be sent to you, but rest assured that the sound is fabulous. 4" diameter for the small, 6" for the large, and 12" diameter for the Huge. Item #RI-SBS. Picture.
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Peacock Feathers - set of 3Three PEACOCK FEATHERS which are used in a number of rituals. They measure between 10" -15". Item #RI-PCK. Picture. |
$9.00 | |
Damaru Drum - with Brocade Case and BannerEach slightly oblong drum measures 4 3/4" long, and comes not only with its own brocade holding banner but also has its own beautiful brocade cover. Great price! Item #RI-DAM. Picture. |
$45.00 | |
Drum for Chod Ritual - Includes Case and Holding-BannerThe Real Thing! Our Chod Ritual Drums are extremely well-crafted. The price includes not only the drum but the beautiful brocade holding-banner and brocade drum case as well, as shown. Each drum is 8" or 9" in diameter, which are considered to be the best sizes to handle unless you have huge hands. I can get a larger drum if you need it. High quality, made of Sangpang wood. Item #RI-CHOD. Picture.
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$145.00 | |
Fire Swords, or Tibetan Khadga Swords -curved or straightThe fire sword, also known as a Khadga is a Buddhist symbol of enlightenment. It is used to destroy ignorance (the enemy of liberation) from the bonds of worldly attachments. It is found in the hand of Manjushree the god of divine wisdom, as well as other gods and goddesses. The sword of wisdom is said to destroy the darkness of ignorance by the fiery rays emanating from the end of the sword. Hand cast made from brass, copper and iron. Approximately 15 inches long. Item #RI-KHDASW. Picture.
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$33.00 | |
Phurba Dagger with StandA common three-sided Tibetan ritual tool, this 'magic dart' is used for destroying and slaying negative vibrations and evil forces. It is an instrument of protection and a weapon of spiritual attack. In Feng Shui, they are used as silent instruments for space clearing and protection. Since the smallest phurba is used especially for a variety of things, your Feng Shui consultant or teacher will tell you the specifics of use for your particular situation. Made of brass and iron. May vary a little in design. Item #Phurba. Picture.
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Kartika KnifeUsed also in Feng Shui, the Kartika symbolized the cutting through of all material and worldly bonds. The knife is crowned with a dorje, which is said to destroy ignorance, and leads to enlightenment. Made of brass and iron and ornately decorated. This chopper is used in special Buddhist sacred rituals, and is seen in the hand of several Buddhist deities. Not designed for actual cutting. Beautifully made of Iron and brass. 9" long. Item #S-03. Picture. |
$39.00 | |
Conch Shell HornsAncient in tradition and still in use today, these genuine conch shell horns are used to call forth the deities. On the large one pictured, the metal "flag" is embossed with a golden dragon and the Eight Auspicious signs. Curl your hand into the shell itself to hold it, and blow the horn, for the most ancient sound you can imagine. Use it with the "flag" pointing to the sky. The medium version does not have the metal "flag", But the sound is still marvelous... The small one is used on the shrine for the offering of sound. It cannot make a strong sound when blown. Item #RI-CSH. Picture.
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Bell and Dorje set(Dilbu) Bell and Dorje are handmade by Tibetans and used for special rituals. This Bell is used to call the presence of Buddha and the Deities and is balanced to 'sing' harmonically at specific tones. It can also be made to sing by slowly rubbing its rim with a wooden stick. The Dorje(lightning or thunderbolt) embodies the concepts of enlightenment and the indestructible nature of Truth. Both Bell and Dorje are used together for many rituals. Traditionally the dorje is held in the right hand, and symbolizes masculine yang power and the clear essence of reality that is the basis of everything. The feminine yin bell is held in the left hand as a representation of profound wisdom. When unified in a ceremony of ritual prayer, they form a symbol of incorruptible purity that no force can destroy...the victory of wisdom over ignorance. For Ritual use. You can also make the bell 'sing' by rubbing a wooden stick around the outer edge of the bell to create a marvelously rich sound as with the singing bowls. Item #RI-TBD1. Picture.
These bells are made in the time-honored tradition using 7 metals, one for each planet - Gold for the Sun, Silver for the Moon, Copper for Venus, Mercury for Mercury, Iron for Mars, Tin for Jupiter and Lead for Saturn. |
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