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Made from bronze, copper, white metal etc: these cymbals are played by holding the cord and letting the bells strike each other. The sound is pure and focusing. Tingshas are traditionally used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals and as believed that music is similar to mantra.

The pure sound helps create the focus necessary to meditate too.

These are one of the best quality Tingsha available .

2.5" Dia. Medium 8 Lucky Cymbal $7.00
3" Dia. Large 8 Lucky Cymbal $10.00
Description

1.      The Umbrella or parasol embodies notions of wealth or royalty, for one had to be rich enough to possess such an item, and further, to have someone carry it. It points to the "royal ease" and power experienced in the Buddhist life of detachment. It also symbolizes the wholesome activities to keep beings from harm (sun) like illness, harmful forces, obstacles and so forth, and the enjoyment of the results under its cool shade.

2.      The Golden Fish; Represent good fortune in general. It also symbolizes that living beings who practice the dharma need have no fear to drown in the ocean of suffering, and can freely migrate (chose rebirth) like fish in the water.

3.      The Treasure Vase; is a sign of the inexhaustible riches available in the Buddhist teachings, but also symbolizes long life, wealth, prosperity and all the benefits of this world.

4.      The Lotus is a very important symbol in India and of Buddhism. It refers to the complete purification of body, speech and mind, and the blossoming of wholesome deeds in liberation. The lotus refers to many aspects of the path, as it grows from the mud (samsara), up through clean water (purification), and arising from the deep produces a beautiful flower (enlightenment). The white blossom represents purity; the stem stands for the practice of Buddhist teachings which raise the mind above the (mud of) worldly existence, and gives rise to purity of mind.
An open blossom signifies full enlightenment; a closed blossom signifies the potential for enlightenment.

5.      The Conch (Shell), which is also used as a horn, symbolizes the deep, far reaching and melodious sound of the teachings, which is suitable for all disciples at it awakens them from the slumber of ignorance to accomplish all beings' welfare.

6.      The Auspicious or Endless Knot is a geometric diagram which symbolizes the nature of reality where everything is interrelated and only exists as part of a web of karma and its effect. Having no beginning or end, it also represents the infinite wisdom of the Buddha and the union of compassion and wisdom. Also, it represents the illusory character of time, and long life as it is endless.

7.      The Victory Banner; symbolizes the victory of the Buddha's teachings over death, ignorance, disharmony and all the negativities of this world, and victory over. The roofs of Tibetan monasteries are often decorated with victory banners of different shapes and sizes.

8.      The Dharma-Wheel (Dharma chakra); it is said that after Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment, Brahma came to him, offered a Dharma-Wheel and requested the Buddha to teach. It represents the Buddhist teachings

 

 

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