Are you perplexed as to the what to give to a special person on your list? Gift a wood carving that they can enjoy for the years to come and also remember the sentiments that you wish for their lives. Wisdom Eye Picture Frame – for focus and concentration Double Dragon Wall Art – for success and
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Tibetan Eight Auspicious Symbols
Known in Tibetan as Tashi Takgye, or in Sanscrit as Asthamangal ,the Tibetan Eight Auspicious Symbols have been used for centuries in Tibetan culture in woodwork, metal work, and in textile designs. The symbols can be used individually or together as a set. Collectively, the eight symbols are thought to ward off disharmony. The eight
Ganesh
Lord Ganesh is among one of the most favorite Hindu gods. Revered by Buddhists alike, the elephant headed god with a human body is looked to upon starting new endeavors for protection and luck. Legend has it that the goddess Parvati fashioned a boy out of mud while she was bathing in the open
Vajra
The Vajra otherwise known as a Diamond Scepter is a Tibetan ritual symbol used to signify wisdom and indestructability. Wisdom is indestructable and in like manner, the name Diamond Scepter is also significant as diamonds can cut other stones but cannot be cut by other stones. The symbol is used throughout Tibetan culture in metal
Om Mani Padme Hum
Om Mani Padme Hum is one of the most popularly said Tibetan mantras It has been used throughout the ages in wood carvings, weavings, stone work, and jewelry. The mantra is repeated in an endless repetition, each time wishing for the happiness and end of suffering for all living beings, animals, insects, and human beings
Dragons
The dragon represents beneficent, celestial power and supernatural wisdom and strength. As one of the most powerful symbolic animals, dragons are also considered the guardians of hidden knowledge. Often represented with the life giving element of water, the dragon also represents the divine power of change and transformation. This creature is considered to be the
The Majestic Elephant
The elephant is the symbol of strength, insight and prudence. Frequently, the elephant is depicted as offering flowers to Buddha, and is considered one of the Seven Treasures of Buddhism. The elephant is the matchless symbol of strength, greatness and dignity, either divine or humane, endowed with super intelligence rarely found among other beasts of
Vedic Birthstone – Mid January to Mid February
Mid January to mid February is ruled by the planet Saturn. The related Vedic Zodiac sign is Capricorn. Come into the store and learn more about Vedic or eastern astrology. The system dates back thousands of years and associated gemstones are determined by planetary alignment and their rule over certain gemstones. Capricorn is associated with
Kalachakra Symbol
The Kālacakra tradition revolves around the concept of time (kāla) and cycles (chakra): from the cycles of the planets,[1] to the cycles of human breathing, it teaches the practice of working with the most subtle energies within one’s body on the path to enlightenment. The Kalachakra symbol is composed of ten Tibetan letters stacked together
Nga Chham Bhutanese Masks
When the Drametse monastery in Mongar needs to replace a mask for its well known Nga Chham they call Tshampa Tshewang Namgyal. Popularly known among his relatives and the people of Drametse as Bak Sharang Meme (mask head old man), Tshewang Namgyel, 64, has been making Nga Chham masks for the Drametse monastery for the
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