“The dorje (called ‘vajra’ in Sanskrit) is the thunderbolt or diamon used as a ritual object that destroys all kinds of ignorance. The dorje is indestructible itself. In tantric rituals, dorjes and bells are inseparable ritual items. Dorjes are used in the left hand and they represent the male element, or method. The bell is […]
“The dorje (called ‘vajra’ in Sanskrit) is the thunderbolt or diamon used as a ritual object that destroys all kinds of ignorance. The dorje is indestructible itself. In tantric rituals, dorjes and bells are inseparable ritual items. Dorjes are used in the left hand and they represent the male element, or method. The bell is […]
“The dorje (called ‘vajra’ in Sanskrit) is the thunderbolt or diamon used as a ritual object that destroys all kinds of ignorance. The dorje is indestructible itself. In tantric rituals, dorjes and bells are inseparable ritual items. Dorjes are used in the left hand and they represent the male element, or method. The bell is […]
The phurba (called ‘kila’ in Sanskrit) is used as a ritual object in Tibetan Buddhism. It is also known as a “”magic dart””. Phurbas are used to represent the slaying of the enemy during rituals, which refers to the three poisons: ignorance, attachment and aversion. The hand carving of this brass phurba pendant gives it […]