Mouse Over Image to Zoom or Click to EnlargeAntique Buddhist Bell & Dorje Set 6 1/4" Item #6n53
Origin: Made in Nepal
Tibetan Name: Vajra & Dril-bu
Height: 6.25 inches, 15.87 cm
Width: 3.5 inches, 8.89 cm
Depth: 3.5 inches, 8.89 cm
Weight: 1 pounds
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Description
This particular Bell and Dorje was handmade by Tibetans in Nepal and
has been (in the past) used for special rituals. This Bell is
used to call the presence of Buddha and the deities and is balanced to
'sing' harmonically at specific tones. The Dorje (lightning or
thunderbolt) embodies the concept of enlightenment and the
indestructible nature of Truth.
Traditionally the Dorje is held in the right hand, and symbolizes the male principle and the clear essence of reality that is the basis of everything. The Bell symbolizes the female principle and is held in the left hand as a representation of profound wisdom. When unified in a ceremony of ritual prayer, they form a symbol of incorruptible purity that no force can destroy.
This set was made in the time honored tradition using 7 metals, one for each planet: Gold for the Sun, Silver for the Moon, Copper for Venus, Mercury for Mercury, Iron for Mars, Tin for Jupiter and Lead for Saturn.
Traditionally the Dorje is held in the right hand, and symbolizes the male principle and the clear essence of reality that is the basis of everything. The Bell symbolizes the female principle and is held in the left hand as a representation of profound wisdom. When unified in a ceremony of ritual prayer, they form a symbol of incorruptible purity that no force can destroy.
This set was made in the time honored tradition using 7 metals, one for each planet: Gold for the Sun, Silver for the Moon, Copper for Venus, Mercury for Mercury, Iron for Mars, Tin for Jupiter and Lead for Saturn.