Tibetan Buddhist Jewelry for women and men
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Beautiful Jewelry from Tibet
The colors and shapes of Tibetan Buddhism are unique. This has a lot to do with the letters: spiky forms derived from devanagari (the letters most used to write Sanskrit and Hindi) translate into fiery forms for Om and Om Mani Padme Hum for instance.
The colors most used are also vibrant: reds and light blues dominate but you will also find green and yellow. Tibetan jewelry often uses semi precious stones like jade and quarz. The metals used are usually gold, silver and brass.
The colors most used are also vibrant: reds and light blues dominate but you will also find green and yellow. Tibetan jewelry often uses semi precious stones like jade and quarz. The metals used are usually gold, silver and brass.
Eternal knot that brings good luck - rings
Tibetan eternal knot in silver and gold
It's curious that the eternal knot should be thought to bring luck in Tibet and Ireland both. There must be something inherently fascinating to the symbol - or perhaps a deeper underlying truth. In Tibetan Buddhism this symbol is called 'Srivatsa' and it's one of the 8 primary symbols symbolizing karma - pull here, knot there. Cause and effect.
Dorje or Vajra
The Dorje - also the object I started this lens out with - is one of the two most important Tibetan Buddhist symbols. Dorje, the Tibetan version of the Sanskrit Vajra, literally means thunderbolt or diamond like.
It stands for the mind of an enlightened being: clear and constant.
The Tibetan Buddhist tradition is that of tantrayana otherwise known as vajrayana. So the word vajra is also often used to denote a tantric association.
Long or short: having a Dorje in the house as a meditative or ritual object is an inspiration on your spiritual path.
It stands for the mind of an enlightened being: clear and constant.
The Tibetan Buddhist tradition is that of tantrayana otherwise known as vajrayana. So the word vajra is also often used to denote a tantric association.
Long or short: having a Dorje in the house as a meditative or ritual object is an inspiration on your spiritual path.
Bras Dorje
Brass Dorge - 3.5L-#BL090
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Double Dorje Pewter Pendant on Cord Necklace
This is a pewter pendant of a Double Dorje. The pendant comes with a 33 inch cord black necklace cord and a story card like the one shown in the alternate picture. The pendant is made of lead free pewter and is cast and finished in the USA. This has two names, Dorje and Vajra. Dorje means thunderbolt, and vajra means "like diamond".
Double Dorje Pewter Pendant on Cord Necklace, The Buddhist Collection
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The Dorje is called the diamond thunderbolt. It is called diamond for its hardness, and thunder for the sheer elemental power it has. The Dorje is a symbol of the flash of enlightenment, or sudden insight of any kind. Together with the bell, symbol of emptiness, it stands for the way to liberation.
Tibetan Copper and Gold Plated Dorje
This Tibetan dorje is made from copper and plated in gold. There are turquoise stones inlaid around the sides of the dorje. This dorje is 5 inches long and 2 inches wide and was handmade in Nepal.
Tibetan Brass and Turquoise Dorje Vajra
Amazon Price: $89.00 (as of 02/13/2012)
Tibetan Bell with Dorje and Striker - Copper Finish
6 Inch
The traditional combination: Dorje and Bell.
Tibetan 6 Inch Bell with Dorje and Striker - Copper Finish
Amazon Price: $35.00 (as of 02/13/2012)
Expensive Tibetan Buddhist Jewelry
The significance of AUM or Om
Tibetan Om (or Aum) - in Tibetan characters - ring
Silver and gold ring
Aum is the sacred mantra in both Hinduism and Buddhism. It symbolizes the highest ideals, the source of everything, the deepest truth.
Om Mani Charm bracelet in silver
Om Mani ... the first two 'words' in the famous Tibetan Buddhist mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hum'. This mantra is usually translated as 'Oh Jewel in the Lotus', signifying the ultimate truth found in meditation.
Om Mani Charm Bracelet
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Tibetan Om (Aum) Gemstone Sterling Silver Pendant
Available in Green Aventurine or Red Carnelian.
Tibetan Om (Aum) Gemstone Sterling Silver Pendant - Green Aventurine
Amazon Price: $34.00 (as of 02/13/2012)
Aum pendant
Mantra Om
OM is the universal sound that represents the union of mind, body and spirit. Wear this sacred symbol as a blessing and reminder of the essence of this universe. This matte pendant is crafted from 24 Karat gold plated sterling silver, measures 1" in diameter and includes a cable chain that adjusts in length from 16 to 18 inches. .
OM Medallion Necklace with 24 Karat Gold
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Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Beads and rosaries
Traditionally Buddhist rosaries have 108 beads, though in Tibetan Buddhism shorter rosaries with only 21 or 28 beads are used in prostration rituals. Like in Roman Catholicism, prayer beads are used to make it easier to count the amount of mantras (sort of prayers) being recited.
According to some the color of the beads should be picked based on the subject being prayed about. For instance white for purifying the mind and clearing away obstacles like illness. Mantras used to increase something (knowledge, lifespan, merit) are made of gold, silver, copper or lotus seeds.
According to some the color of the beads should be picked based on the subject being prayed about. For instance white for purifying the mind and clearing away obstacles like illness. Mantras used to increase something (knowledge, lifespan, merit) are made of gold, silver, copper or lotus seeds.
Bodhi seed necklace - prayer beads
Bodhi Seed and Turquoise Prayer Beads Mala- 108 Beads and a Copyrighted Tibetan Mantra Buddha Eye Magnet
Amazon Price: $32.99 (as of 02/13/2012)
Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads necklaces
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Books about Tibetan Jewelry
The Art of Silver Jewellery (in the East Asia)
From the Minorities of China, The Golden Triangle, Mongolia and Tibet
The Art of Silver Jewellery: From the Minorities of China, The Golden Triangle, Mongolia and Tibet
Amazon Price: $41.51 (as of 02/13/2012)
Gold Jewelry from Tibet and Nepal
Gold Jewelry from Tibet and Nepal
Amazon Price: $23.56 (as of 02/13/2012)
Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas
Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas (Va)
Amazon Price: $26.66 (as of 02/13/2012)
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Aren't these beautiful and fascinating?
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karmicchristian
Jan 17, 2012 @ 5:37 am | delete
- Beautiful, fascinating and spiritually cleansing. Great selections!
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scar4
Jan 23, 2011 @ 11:10 pm | delete
- I have a whole collection of Tibetan jewelry, but I don't wear them often.
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Jhangora
Jan 10, 2011 @ 12:08 am | delete
- No doubt they are. Really like the collection of Tibetan Jewelry on this page.
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lynic141257 Sep 10, 2009 @ 2:58 am | delete
- Very Nice Lens , I love Tibetan Jewellery . 5*
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alteredkat
May 15, 2009 @ 11:20 am | delete
- Interesting style...I particularly like those rings and pendants.
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