oxidised copper engraved stacked rice container tag The Vajrayana system of Tibetan

The Vajrayana system of Tibetan Buddhism has many techniques

Her left foot is folded up in meditation while her extended right leg keeps her grounded in the realm of suffering beings whom she will never forsake

48 cm x 69 cm with brocade

a Buddhist nun whom Tibbetts met and recorded at a small monastery in Nepal

Measures 46 x 37 cm

oxidised copper engraved stacked rice container tag The Vajrayana system of TibetanTraditionally, small amounts of consecrated rice grain is essential for making a symbolic mandala offering when one requests teachings and or empowerment. Small handfuls of rice, accompanied by verses of auspiciousness or Tashi Sho prayers, are tossed in the air when celebrating the conclusion of an important sadhana practice. The rice should be cleansed of any stones or debris, rinsed in saffron water to imbue a slightly golden hue, dried and stored