◆Tibetan Buddhism Ritual Tool: Conch Shell (Shankha) - Milarepa
◆ Tibetan Esoteric Buddhist Ritual Tool: Conch Shell (Shanka) Milarepa
One of the Eight Auspicious Symbols, which bring good fortune.
This right-coiled conch shell announces liberation and signifies the continuation of life. It also symbolizes guidance to victory and the spreading of fame.
The boon sound emanating from the shanka is the sound of dharma, a symbol of pure white and purity.
★ This is a shanka with exquisite carved craftsmanship of Milarepa.
[Milarepa]
Milarepa, active from the 11th to 12th centuries, was a Tibetan monk, ascetic, and religious poet, considered the founder of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.
He practiced asceticism in remote mountain caves and finally attained enlightenment.
Afterward, he wandered throughout various regions, singing many religious poems and spreading the teachings of yoga practice.
Even today, Milarepa's poems are cherished in Tibet.
Furthermore, it is said that those who read his biography will not fall into the three evil realms (hell, hungry ghosts, animals) for seven lifetimes and will be reborn as humans.
Product Description
★ By blowing into the mouthpiece like a trumpet, you can produce the unique boon sound of the shanka! (Requires practice)
This is the same type of item actually used in Tibetan Esoteric Buddhist temples.
★ Size: Approximately 19.5cm in total length, 12.5cm at its widest point, weighing 674g.
★ Made of conch shell.
★ Made in Nepal, brand new and unused.
One of the Eight Auspicious Symbols, which bring good fortune.
This right-coiled conch shell announces liberation and signifies the continuation of life. It also symbolizes guidance to victory and the spreading of fame.
The boon sound emanating from the shanka is the sound of dharma, a symbol of pure white and purity.
★ This is a shanka with exquisite carved craftsmanship of Milarepa.
[Milarepa]
Milarepa, active from the 11th to 12th centuries, was a Tibetan monk, ascetic, and religious poet, considered the founder of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.
He practiced asceticism in remote mountain caves and finally attained enlightenment.
Afterward, he wandered throughout various regions, singing many religious poems and spreading the teachings of yoga practice.
Even today, Milarepa's poems are cherished in Tibet.
Furthermore, it is said that those who read his biography will not fall into the three evil realms (hell, hungry ghosts, animals) for seven lifetimes and will be reborn as humans.
Product Description
★ By blowing into the mouthpiece like a trumpet, you can produce the unique boon sound of the shanka! (Requires practice)
This is the same type of item actually used in Tibetan Esoteric Buddhist temples.
★ Size: Approximately 19.5cm in total length, 12.5cm at its widest point, weighing 674g.
★ Made of conch shell.
★ Made in Nepal, brand new and unused.
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Craft
Condition
New/unused
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