Handcrafted Buddhist Kapala Ritual
About Our Ritual Item :
The Handcrafted Buddhist Kapala Ritual piece is an excellent example of traditional craftsmanship, combining silver and copper materials to create a symbolic and functional item for Tibetan Buddhist rituals. The white parts of the kapala are made of 10.50 tolas silver, which was chosen for its associations with purity and clarity. In contrast, the copper portion of the kapala is plated with 24k gold, adding a sense of sacredness and visual appeal to the piece. This combination of precious metals not only emphasizes the kapala's ceremonial significance, but also the meticulous craftsmanship involved in its construction.
Kapalas have long been used in Tibetan Buddhism for a variety of ritual purposes, including offerings and symbolic representations of impermanence. The use of silver and gold-plated copper in this kapala emphasizes its importance in these rituals, making it an effective tool for meditation and spiritual practice. The inclusion of 10.50 tolas of silver emphasizes the kapala's importance and commitment to preserving high-quality craftsmanship in religious artifacts.
This handcrafted Buddhist Kapala Ritual piece is ideal for Tibetan Buddhist practitioners, religious artifact collectors, and those interested in Buddhism's cultural heritage. Its presence in a ritual or sacred space serves as both a functional item for ceremonies and an educational tool, providing insight into Tibetan Buddhist practices' rich traditions and symbolism.
Introduction To The Kapala Set :
The skull cup, known as Kapala in Sanskrit, is fashioned from the oval upper section of a human cranium. It serves as a libation vessel for a vast number of Vajrayana deities, mostly wrathful. As a ritual implement, the selection of the right skull is of immense importance for the success of the ritual. In Tibetan Buddhism, the Kapala or Skull Bowl is used ritually in several ways. For example, the Lama may use it as an offering bowl on the altar, filled with wine or blood as a gift to the Yidam Deity or all the Deities in the Mandala. Through the force of the practice of tantric visualizations based in the deep philosophical study and meditation, a sort of transubstantiation will occur, and the wine or blood will be transformed into the Wisdom Nectar, a liquid form of the Enlightened Mind of the Deity or all of the Deities in the Celestial Palace of the Mandala.
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Size: 23cm (Height) x 13cm (Width)
Weight: 0.57kg
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How to set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
• Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot
• Set up an altar table, cover it with an altar cloth that calls to you
• Place your sacred item at the center
