Description
The Double Dorje Kartika Phurba Set is a sacred ritual toolkit used in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly in Vajrayana practices. This set consists of three main components: the Double Dorje (or Vajra), the Kartika (also known as the Flaying Knife), and the Phurba (Ritual Dagger). The Double Dorje symbolizes enlightenment and compassion, representing stability, the union of wisdom and method, and the ability to overcome obstacles. The Kartika, shaped like a crescent, is a ritual knife often associated with Dakinis and wrathful deities, such as Vajrayogini. Finally, the Phurba is a three-sided dagger that is used in ceremonies to subdue negative forces and obstacles
The silver finish adds a radiant quality, making the set a beautiful decorative piece. This set is perfect for those who appreciate the intersection of art and spirituality, making it a meaningful addition to any collection or a thoughtful gift for someone on their spiritual journey.
Dimension:
Phurba Size:
Height: 15.75 inches
Width: 9 inches
Depth: 2.5 inches
Weight: 0.846 kg
Size of the Wooden Stand:
Height: 2 inches
Width: 6.75 inches
Weight: 0.326 kg
Made of: Silver, Coral, Turquoise, and a wooden stand
The Phurba ritual is a very important one in Tibetan Buddhism, it is closely associated with a ceremonial dagger called a phurba. This is a Ritual Khanda (dagger), it is not used as a conventional weapon but as a tool used by Lamas, shamans, and practitioners during ceremonies to subdue negative energies or malevolent spirits, or to cut through obstacles. The phurba is very important, it is the power to overcome negative forces and ignorance and at the same time, stability and balance.
Essential Elements of the Phurba Ceremony:
The dagger typically features three sides, representing the triumph over ignorance, desire, and hatred—key barriers to achieving enlightenment in Buddhism.
The blade is the emblem of the clarity of vision, it cuts through the false veils and the dangerous emotions.
This ritual involves special mantras, puja’s, and mudra’s, usually accompanied by fire puja’s or other elements, all with the purpose of invoking the power of the phurba for the specific intention of curing or protecting.
Practitioners also use the phurba in a ceremonial sense to “stab” the earth or effigy, symbolizing the control over negative forces or the grounding of spiritual energies.
The ceremony, which is performed by Tibetan shamans (who are sometimes Buddhist lamas) from the pre-Buddhist tradition of Bon, is rarely conducted.
The phurba is used for many things, from cleansing a space or person, to banishing evil spirits, to protecting one from negative forces. Sharp edge of the blade is its ability to cut through spiritual walls.
The triangular blade represents the ability to transcend the three poisons of ignorance, attachment, and aversion.
This idea applied is basically using and directing energy, using ferocious compassion to defeat both internal and external enemies and thus clear the path for spiritual liberation.
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