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Buddhism dates back to the 8th century.
For many years now the practice of Buddhism has been used across the far east & Europe, by people from every walk of life. With the stresses & strains of everyday life, many people have turned to meditation with the hope of finding inner peace.
In this section we have chosen a range of items that are used on a daily basis, by the Buddist Monks & Himalayan people of Tibet.

BAFTS, Fair Trade items. 





"Om" Thanka Hanging "Om" Thanka Hanging

The Om Thanka hanging represents the Tibetan prayer "om mane padme hum" ("praise to the jewel in the lotus")

This wall hanging is embroidered with vibrant Tibetan coloured silks.

Traditionally this is hung in a monastery or on a family altar and also carried by lamas in ceremonial processions.


Hand made in Nepal.

87cm x 19cm approx

 



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 Tibetan Bell and Dorje NX1 Tibetan Bell and Dorje NX1

The Tibetan Bell and Dorje represents wisdom & the feminine aspect of the divine while the dorje or thunderbolt represents the creative forceful male energy. During ceremonies, the bell is held in the left hand while the dorje in the palm of your right hand. As the sound of the bell resonates, together they balance the negative with the positive to harmonize ones life and surroundings. Using the beating stick the bell will sing like a singing bowl.

Also used for space clearing in feng shui & clearing negative energy.

Approx 11.5cm High x 5.5cm wide 



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Tibetan Mallah Beads S5101 Tibetan Mallah Beads S5101

The Rosewood Mallah Beads (rosary necklace) is a string of 108 beads, and is a symbol of the never-ending cycle. An invocation or mantra is said for every bead. In Tibetan, the prayer "om mane padme hum" ("praise to the jewel in the lotus") is often recited.

Approx. 90cm long x 9mm beads Fair Trade item



 



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Tibetan Rosewood with Turquoise Mallah Beads S5111T Tibetan Rosewood with Turquoise Mallah Beads S5111T

The Rosewood with Turquoise mallah (rosary necklace) is a string of 108 beads, and is a symbol of the never-ending cycle. An invocation or mantra is said for every bead. In Tibetan, the prayer "om mane padme hum" ("praise to the jewel in the lotus") is often recited.

Fair trade Item, approx.112cm long x 12mm beads


 



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Tibetan Prayer wheel  small SNX6B Tibetan Prayer wheel small SNX6B

Traditional Buddhist prayer wheel.Bears the words, "Om Mane Padme Hum", ("praise to the jewel in the lotus") on the outside of the wheel, as well as being printed many times on the paper which is kept inside. With each turn of the wheel, it means that mantra kept inside the wheel has been read.

18cm long (Stand not included) 



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Tibetan Rosewood with Amber Mallah Beads S5111A Tibetan Rosewood with Amber Mallah Beads S5111A

The Rosewood with Amber Mallah (rosary necklace) is a string of 108 beads, and is a symbol of the never-ending cycle. An invocation or mantra is said for every bead. In Tibetan, the prayer "om mane padme hum" ("praise to the jewel in the lotus") is often recited.

Approx.112cm long x 12mm beads
Fair trade Item 



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Tibetan Mallah Beads & Prayer Flag Gift Box S5300 Tibetan Mallah Beads & Prayer Flag Gift Box S5300

Nepalese Handmade paper box gift set containing beautiful printed prayer flags made from handmade paper and a set of chunky darkwood Mallah beads. This little gift set is perfect for anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism.


Mallah approx.108cm long x 12mm beads, Flags 8cm x 8cm on string 1200cm long.

Fair trade Item.


 



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Tibetan Prayer wheel  SNX7 Tibetan Prayer wheel SNX7

Traditional Buddhist prayer wheel, bears the words, "Om Mane Padme Hum", ("praise to the jewel in the lotus") on the outside of the wheel, as well as being printed many times on the paper which is kept inside. With each turn of the wheel, it means that mantra kept inside the wheel has been read.

23cm long approx. Stone colours may vary.
(Stand not included) 



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Tibetan Prayer wheel  Large SNX7A Tibetan Prayer wheel Large SNX7A

Traditional Buddhist prayer wheel.Bears the words, "Om Mane Padme Hum", ("praise to the jewel in the lotus") on the outside of the wheel, as well as being printed many times on the paper which is kept inside. With each turn of the wheel, it means that mantra kept inside the wheel has been read.

30cm long (Stand not included)

 



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Tibetan Prayer wheel  stand large Tibetan Prayer wheel stand large

Traditional wood.Buddhist prayer wheel stand.

This a Hand crafted item colour & style may vary

Suitable for use with SNX7A
 



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Buddhist Singing Bowl SNX40 Buddhist Singing Bowl SNX40


This beautiful singing bowl can be played by running the stick around the rim of the bowl. It will make a deep resonant hum creating the essence of the bowl, you will find while doing this you are able to focus more clearly; on your inner being enabling you to begin the process of meditation.
Tradionally made from seven metals.

Approx 8 cm daimeter, comes complete with stick, cushion & packaged in a natural hand made paper box. (cushion colours may vary)

Fair Trade Item.

 



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Tibetan Prayer wheel  stand small Tibetan Prayer wheel stand small

Traditional wood.Buddhist prayer wheel stand.

This a Hand crafted item colour & style may vary

Suitable for use with SNX7, SNX6A, & SNX6B
 



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Tibetan Prayer wheel small SNX6A Tibetan Prayer wheel small SNX6A

Traditional Buddhist prayer wheel.Bears the words, "Om Mane Padme Hum", ("praise to the jewel in the lotus") on the outside of the wheel, as well as being printed many times on the paper which is kept inside. With each turn of the wheel, it means that mantra kept inside the wheel has been read.

20cm long (Stand not included)

Sorry out of stock. 



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Buddhist Singing Bowl SNX41 Buddhist Singing Bowl SNX41


This beautiful singing bowl can be played by rotating the stick around the rim of the bowl. It will make a deep resonant hum creating the essence of the bowl, you will find while doing this you are able to focus more clearly enabling you to begin the process of meditation.
Tradionally made from seven metals.

Approx 9cm daimeter comes complete with a stick, cushion & comes packaged in a natural hand made paper box. (cushion colours may vary)

Fair Trade Item.
 



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 Tibetan Bell and Dorje NX1B Tibetan Bell and Dorje NX1B

The Tibetan Bell and Dorje represents wisdom & the feminine aspect of the divine while the dorje or thunderbolt represents the creative forceful male energy. During ceremonies, the bell is held in the left hand while the dorje in the palm of your right hand. As the sound of the bell resonates, together they balance the negative with the positive to harmonize ones life and surroundings. Using the beating stick the bell will sing like a singing bowl.

Also used for space clearing in feng shui & clearing negative energy.

Approx 14cm High x 7cm wide 



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Tibetan Cymbals.(Tingsha Bells) The tingshas are hand cast by Tibetan artisans using methods passed down the generations. These prayer chimes have been used for centuries by Tibetan Buddhists to prepare for meditation. When the two pieces strike each other they produce a clear, pure, cleansing sound which can be used to focus the mind before and after meditation. Tingshas can be used for space clearing to remove negative energies.

Tibetan Dragon Cymbals  LG Tibetan Dragon Cymbals LG

(Tingsha Bells) The tingshas are hand cast by Tibetan artisans using methods passed down the generations. These prayer chimes have been used for centuries by Tibetan Buddhists to prepare for meditation. When the two pieces strike each other they produce a clear, pure, cleansing sound which can be used to focus the mind before and after meditation. Tingshas can be used for space clearing to remove negative energies.

(Dragon Pattern)

6.5cm diameter approx 



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Tibetan Dragon Cymbals  Boxed Tibetan Dragon Cymbals Boxed

(Tingsha Bells) The tingshas are hand cast by Tibetan artisans using methods passed down the generations. These prayer chimes have been used for centuries by Tibetan Buddhists to prepare for meditation. When the two pieces strike each other they produce a clear, pure, cleansing sound which can be used to focus the mind before and after meditation. Tingshas can be used for space clearing to remove negative energies.

(Dragon Pattern) Complete with hand made paper box and information.

6.5cm diameter Approx.


 



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Tibetan boxed Cymbals. Mini SNX3 Tibetan boxed Cymbals. Mini SNX3


These prayer chimes have been used for centuries by Tibetan Buddhists to prepare for meditation. When the two pieces strike each other they produce a clear, pure, cleansing sound which can be used to focus the mind before and after meditation

4.5cm approx Black finish (Dragon Pattern.

Complete with hand made recycled paper gift box, with dragon symbol.


 



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Tibetan Cymbals. Mini SNX3C-A Tibetan Cymbals. Mini SNX3C-A

These prayer chimes have been used for centuries by Tibetan Buddhists to prepare for meditation. When the two pieces strike each other they produce a clear, pure, cleansing sound which can be used to focus the mind before and after meditation

Auspicious symbol pattern.

4.5cm approx


 



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Tibetan Dragon Cymbals.SNX3C-B Tibetan Dragon Cymbals.SNX3C-B

These prayer chimes have been used for centuries by Tibetan Buddhists to prepare for meditation. When the two pieces strike each other they produce a clear, pure, cleansing sound which can be used to focus the mind before and after meditation.

Dragon pattern.

4.5cm approx


 



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"Buddha" Thanka Hanging XXX "Buddha" Thanka Hanging XXX

This wall hanging is embroidered with vibrant Tibetan coloured silks.

Traditionally this is hung in a monastery or on a family altar and also carried by lamas in ceremonial processions.


Hand made in Nepal.

30cm x 40cm approx

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Shaman Necklace S5110 Shaman Necklace S5110

This unusual piece features about 20 ritual items that have mystical significance to the shamen of Tibet.

60cm long approx. Fair Trade item


 



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Tibetan Mallah Power Beads B1 Tibetan Mallah Power Beads B1

For centuries Buddhists have used Mallah beads during meditation.

This bracelet is a symbol of the never-ending cycle. A mantra or prayer is said for every bead as you run the beads through your fingers.

In Tibetan, the prayer "om mane padme hum" ("praise to the jewel in the lotus") is often recited.

Fair Trade item

Wood Beads approx 12mm diameter, One Size Fits all.
 



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Tibetan Mallah Power Beads B4 Tibetan Mallah Power Beads B4

For centuries Buddhists have used Mallah beads during meditation.

This bracelet is a symbol of the never-ending cycle. A mantra or prayer is said for every bead as you run the beads through your fingers.

In Tibetan, the prayer "om mane padme hum" ("praise to the jewel in the lotus") is often recited.

Fair Trade item

Wood Beads approx 10mm diameter, One Size Fits all.
 



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Tibetan Mandala Tibetan Mandala

The three dimensional Mandala was developed some 2500 years ago as a means of creating symbolic shapes to aid concentration in Buddhist meditation.

12 cm Dia

CE Not suitable for children. 



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Tibetan Prayer flags

Traditionally, prayer flags come in sets of five, one in each of five colours. The five colours represent the elements, and the Five Pure Lights they are arranged from left to right in a specific order. Different elements are associated with different colours for specific traditions,
Blue (symbolizing sky/space) White (symbolizing air/wind) Red (symbolizing fire) Green (symbolizing water) Yellow (symbolizing earth)

Tibetan Prayer flags S5200 Tibetan Prayer flags S5200

Traditionally Prayer flags, are colourful panels or rectangular cloths often found strung along mountain ridges & peaks high in the Himalayas to bless the surrounding countryside or for other religious or spiritual ceremonies.

Prayer Flags String of 5 7" (17.5cm) approx  



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Tibetan Prayer flags S5207 Tibetan Prayer flags S5207

Prayer flags, are colourful panels or rectangular cloths often found strung along mountain ridges and peaks high in the Himalayas to bless the surrounding countryside or for other religious or spiritual ceremonies.

Tibetan Prayer flags String of 25
each flag approx 10" (25cm)

 



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Hand made Tibetan Healing incense Hand made Tibetan Healing incense

Zimpu ritual incense, its special manner of preparation is one of the ancient traditional arts of the monastic order of Tibet. It is composed of 55 ingredients of which saffron, nagi, red & white sandalwood form a part.

Hand Made in Kathmandu Nepal.
Special Quality. approx 45 sticks. 



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Tibetan Lotus Flower Incense Holder Tibetan Lotus Flower Incense Holder

Incense holder made from a single piece of yellow wood from nepal it is well carved and has a wide base to catch ash.
The lotus is recognised as an important symbol in Buddhism.


Hand Made in Nepal. approx 30mm high x 53 mm wide. 



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Pancha Buddha Tibetan incense Pancha Buddha Tibetan incense

Zimpu ritual incense, its special manner of preparation is one of the ancient traditional arts of the monastic order of Tibet. It is composed of 25 ingredients of which saffron, nagi, red & white sandalwood form a part.

Hand Made in Kathmandu Nepal. approx 25 sticks per packet. 



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Ayurvedic Medicinal incense Ayurvedic Medicinal incense

Original Ayurvedic Medicinal incense, aids concentration. Approx 20 sticks per packet 20cm long.

Made in Nepal
 



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Tibetan healing incense Tibetan healing incense
ORIGINAL TIBETAN HEALING INCENSE

Original Tibetan Temple healing incense, an aid for stress and tension relieving.

This healing incense formula is a traditional Tibetan medication for stress and tension that has been used for centuries. It is effective, non-toxic, non addictive and made up of 31 natural herbal ingredients prepared entirely by hand according to ancient Tibetan recipe.

Approx 20 sticks per box, 15cm long.

Made in Nepal 



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Purba Dagger S5171 Purba Dagger S5171

Purba three sided Ritual Dagger, known in Tibet as a purba (Sanskrit, kila), this dagger was used "for transfixing demons", at the top of the dagger there are three faces of the deity Vajrakila.

13 cm approx ( Made from iron ) Fair Trade item. 



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Chakra  Necklace Chakra Necklace
Within the human body there are 7 major energy centres, or Chakra, each a unique vortex of energy encompassing universal, cosmic and spiritual energy which sustains and nurtures all life.

19" - 48cm long approx.


Comes with info card.


 



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Yogi Pendant Yogi Pendant

Finely carved wood Yogi pendant on black cord thong.

25 - 30 cm diameter approx.

Adjustable thong, one size suits all.


 



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Purba pendant S5161 Purba pendant S5161

Purba three sided Ritual Dagger pendant, known in Tibet as a purba.

Fair Trade item Made in Nepal.

Pendant 3cm long approx. on organic cord with auspicious red wood beads, fully adjustable, one size fits all.


 



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Kartika pendant S5154 Kartika pendant S5154

A mini kartika or ritual axe.

The Kartika symbolises the severance of all material and worldly bonds, it is crowned with a Dorje, which is said to destroy ignorance, and leads to enlightenment.

In Buddhist teachings, this tool is sometimes held in the right hand of Yama, the conqueror of death.

It is also the 'Axe' of Parashurama in Hindu Sanatana Dharma.

On organic cord with turquoise wood beads, fully adjustable, one size fits all.

3cm long approx.

This is a genuine Buddhist Fair Trade item, made in Nepal.


 



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