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Buddhist Cultural and Religious items
Rosewood Mallah / Buddhist rosary / prayer beads, 108 bead necklace.
Also available nicely boxed
An attractive and intriguing item, this prayer necklace is handcrafted by in India by Tibetan Buddhists and imported into the UK by a BAFTS - recognised Fair Trade importer.
These necklaces are the ones Buddhist people carry round the Temple, chanting ohmmanipedmaehoum on each bead.
Each one is packed with a descriptive card.
. They are, of course, continuous and fit over the head when worn. Approx 30" inches / 76cm around. Each item is individually hand - crafted so there may be slight size variations. Beads are made of Rosewood, - a nice, dark, reddish brown wood.
They are comfortable and pleasant to wear on neck or wrist, draped around an
altar and / or for meditation.
In choice of red or saffron yellow tassles. Price £4.80
Rosewood Mallah beads also available in Lokta paper
box 
Each one is
nicely boxed with a descriptive label
choice of saffron yellow, or red tassles
Box measures approx 6" inches by 3" inches by 1.25" inches.
Price £5.95
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108 skull beads carved from bone, in a necklace
These necklaces are more usually associated with Tibetan Buddhist & Shamanistic rituals. They can also be used for powerful Sympathetic Magick.
Effective whether chanting ohmmanipedmaehoum or focussing intention, on each bead.
They are, of course, continuous and fit over the head when worn.
A unique item, this prayer necklace is handcrafted by Tibetan community groups in India and imported into the UK by Global Citizen Fairtrading or a BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Shops) - registered, Importer - the BAFTS registered item is pictured and has beads of approx 12mm by 7mm
Each item is individually hand - crafted so there may be variations from the picture.
From Global Citizen they have a brown threads tassle and the beads are slightly smaller at (varying) about 10mm by 6mm
each. Price £15
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The magickal, mystical, hand held brass Mandala.
Ancient meditation aid (or
modern stress-reliever). As the header card, pictured above and available (as an
optional extra for a mere 10p) with the Mandala, says... This
device was originally developed in India some 2500 years ago, to aid the early
Buddhists in their meditation.
Symbolic shapes can be created, such as the Universe, the
Earth, the Sun, the hourglass (time), Yin and Yang (the opposites), the Sky, the
Creation, the Explosion, the Void, the Tunnel (the travel of time), the Egg
(rebirth)... You
may well find your own symbols & interpretations, as you coax your mandala
through its endless changes of shape. Many find that use of a mandala can help
focus the mind, aid concentration and relieve stress.
These are very pleasant to just play around
with. Creative types especially love them!
These Mandalas are the sturdiest and best -
made that we have come across. They are imported direct from the family in
India who make them, by Global Citizen Fairtrading.
Price is for one mandala. There are 4 in
the picture to indicate just 4 of its many shape variations.
Price £3.50 for 1 'loose' (£3.60 with info) Buy 3 for £10.00 /(£10.20
with info)
See
(above) how the prices drop with quantity!
Please buy info sheets seperately, below, if required
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Rangzen, or Tibetan Freedom bracelet
Handmade in India
by Tibetan Nuns. Comes with descriptive leaflet.
The Rangzen, or Freedom,Bracelet
was first made by Tibetan political prisoners near Lhasa, Tibet. These bracelets
were originally woven from white and black yak hair, or whatever threads were
available in the prisons. Today these bracelets are worn as an expression of
endurance and defiance against the oppression from the Chinese occupying forces
and to spread awareness of the Tibetans' plight.
The '9 eyes' pattern is based on the slingshots which Tibetan shepherds and
nomads used to protect their flocks. Thus
the slingshot came to symbolize the conquering power of good over evil and as a
great protective force.
Please wear it to show support for freedom and human rights in Tibet
Various
colours (eg, black & white, yellow & black, torquoise & white,
torquoise & black, torquoise & pink, red & green, red &
white...)
Please state your preference or we will choose for you. Price
£2.50 each. Buy 4 get 1 free!
All
proceeds will be reinvested in trading with Tibetan Refugee Community groups
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Phurba Pendant / necklace
From Fair Trade source Hand crafted in brass
Approx 3cm long
Highly respected Buddhist symbolic weapon,
giving protection against disease and evil spirits
In Tibetan Buddhism, the Phurba is a special triple sided Tibetan ritual dagger
or stake, patterned after an ancient Vedic tool which originated as a stake that
tethered sacrifical animals. It is used ritually to create stability and areas
of protected space, often staked into the ground in circles prior to rituals
Ready to be hung from a charm bracelet or piece of cord.
Can be supplied on wax cotton adjustable necklace cord for an extra £1.25
Price £2.95 alone or £4.20 on adjustable wax cotton necklace cord
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Tibetan Prayer Flags - strings of 10 flags
Buddhist Prayers printed on cotton. From Dharamshala, India
Nicely weather
resistant
Buddhist prayers are printed on these flags, which they carry to the Spirits -
hence they are also known as Wind Horses
 
small - string of 10 flags (each flag = 9cm high x 8cm wide)
String length = approx 50" inches / 130cm ideal for above
doorways
Price £3.50 per string of 10 flags
 
'medium' - string of 10 flags (each flag = 20cm high x 15cm wide)
String length = approx 75" inches / 190cm
Price £4.25 per string of 10 flags
.... Prayer Flags flying at a Tibetan Himalayan home in Mcleod
Ganj, Dharamsala, India
Surya sun pendant / necklace
Made in a craftspeople's cooperative in Nepal and imported to
the UK by Global Citizen Fairtrading
The
Sun pendant made of brass & approx 5.5cm max diameter. A long Leather
thong is supplied and if you would prefer the stronger wax cotton instead please
let us know
The face of Surya has an enlightened expression and seems to embody the
compatability of compassion, enlightenment and strength.
More on Surya,
from the Encyclopedia Mythica: In India, he corresponds to the Greek Helios - he is the special god
who dwelt in the body of the sun. He is also the guardian of the south-west
quadrant, His father is the sky god, Dyaush or Indra. One myth tells how he
arose from the eye of the world-giant, Purusa. Surya has golden hair and golden
arms. He drives in a chariot drawn by a team of 4 or 7 horses.
Price £2.95 each pendant alone
Price £3.95 each pendant on long leather thong necklace
Price £4.20 each pendant on adjustable wax cotton thong cord necklace
FREE TIBET shopper - made by Tibetan Refugees,
featuring Buddhist symbols
in choice of 3 designs...
Tibetan Flag design
Black 'FREE TIBET' print on back
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Endless Knot design
with yellow 'FREE TIBET' print on back
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Double Dorje design
with yellow 'FREE TIBET' print on back
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ALL proceeds from the sale of these bags
will be reinvested, by us, in Tibetan Refugee Fair Trade projects
These great cotton canvas shoppers:-...
... show your support for a Free
Tibet .
... are Printed on both sides - Free
Tibet slogan on one side, the design (Tibetan flag, endless knot, double dorje)
on the other.
... measure 39cm (15.25" inches) deep x 37cm (14.5cm) wide.
... are produced by the Tibetan refugee community in India, who have established
community self- help projects which benefit from sales of these bags.
... fold away tidily, but carry a good amount of shopping*
*those with an inquisitive nature would be glad to
know the bags photographed by the door are each holding a (1) 750g box of
porridge oats, (2) a large (800g sandwich) loaf of bread, (3) 3 large
grapefruits, (4) an 11" inch cucumber, and a (5) box of half a dozen eggs,
and there's still room for a few pounds of tomatoes on top! - (and yes, they are
(1) organic, (2) micro - bakery, (3) er, large, (4) grown in UK, and
(5) free range)
Price £5.95 each
we have a great range of other bags on our Bags,
Wallets, Purses page
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3cm Brass statue of Buddha or Ganesh
with incense stick holder
Approx 3cm tall
These brass statues have a little intergral loop at the back into which incense sticks can be
inserted and burnt, at approx 20g each there is sufficient weight to anchor even
quite large incense sticks
The design and shading will vary from the photo. Being all brass they can
be polished shiny all over
Price £3.25 each
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String of 5 Prayer Flags
Each flag is approx. 20cm Price £4.25
(each string of 5 flags)
 String of 25 Prayer Flags -
Each flag is approx 25cm. Price £9.00
(each string of 25 flags)
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Buddha Mask, Borobodor style
A beautifully carved and finished mask
Has a strong thread loop at back so it can be hung easily on a wall
Will also stand on a shelf, leaning onto wall
Measures approx 1 foot / 30cm high at highest, 18.5cm at widest
Price £15.00
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Short Description of Gods, Goddesses and Ritual Objects of Buddhism and Hinduism
in Nepal, Book
This book by J.B. Sakya
reveals the meanings and stories of the gods, goddesses and ritual objects of
Buddhism and Hinduism in Nepal. Paperback, 76 pages. Well
illustrated, with lots of pictures.
Price £6.95 per copy
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Tibetan Mandala Pendants
Beautifully made - adorned with finely crafted filigree and red
& torquoise semiprecious stone beads. Limited stock. Pendants
will go on most chains or can be supplied with a wax cotton adjustable thong for
an extra £1.95 (from the add to cart button below the pictures). Usually worn as necklaces, may also act as a large charm
or fit in with your own creations. types 3 and 4 are more dome - shaped
Style 1, measures 35mm diameter & approx 8mm
deep. Price £4.95
Style 2 ONLY ONE IN STOCK
measures 37mm diameter & approx 11mm deep. Price £5.90
Style 3 Ohm design centred within 4 triangles.
Measures 3cm diameter & approx 10mm deep. Price £5.95
Style 4 Ohm design amid filigree. Measures 3cm
diameter & approx 9mm deep. Price £6.00
add your wax cotton adjustable necklace
thong here at £1.95 each, if desired
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Tibetan incense sticks. Tasi Tagge. Zimpua. Big, yellow packet
You get a good amount
of quality incense for your money here. Each pack (app. 100g) contains 44
sticks, which are larger than most at 30cm long x 4 to 5mm diameter (continuous,
as opposed to taper-ended). To quote the packet, this is 'Handmade in the
Monasteries of Nepal', with further information;-
"The preparation of Zimpua (ritual incense) is one of the traditional arts
of Tibet. This incense is composed of 35 different spices and aromatic
substances of which nagi, saffron, red and white sandalwood, form a part.
The excellence of Zimpua, however, is not merely in the purity of its
ingredients, but in the manner of its formulation as well. it is prepared
with great care and in accordance with the traditions preserved through the
centuries within the monastic orders of Tibet / Nepal."
only
the yellow packets are Currently in stock,
Only
£3.00 per packet, 6 packs @ £15, 12 packs £26.00
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 Tantric Ritual Tibetan Incense.
(Free Holder in each packet) From the Buddhist Incense Trade Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal.
#5 in picture. These are similar in width to the Tasi Tagge above but shorter at
17cm. With
each packet comes 1 free wooden incense holder and 30 incense sticks, each of
which burn for approx 45 minutes, and the following further information.
"The preparation of Tantra (ritual incense) is one of the traditional arts of Nepal. The excellence of Tantra however is not merely in the purity of its ingredients, but in the manner of its formulation as well. It is prepared with great care and in accordance with the traditions preserved throught the centuries within the monastic orders of Nepal. It contains at most the medicinal herbs Juniper, Jattamasi & Sandalwood".
Tantric Ritual incense, only 10 packets in
stock
# 5 above Tantric Ritual are £2.50 per packet,
2 packs £4.80 6 packets at
£12.95
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We have a good selection of incense sticks on our incense
page
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