Traditional Buddhist Butter Lamp

Item# : B761768140833

$55.75

The butter lamp is a traditional offering in the Buddhist tradition, symbolizing wisdom, clarity, and the removal of ignorance. It is a bowl-shaped lamp filled with butter or oil, with a cotton wick at its center.

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Hand-made

Preserve Ancient Craft

Deliver 5-7 Business Days

Sourced directly from Patan, Nepal

Description

Butter lamps are found in temples, monasteries, and personal altars. They symbolize knowledge, enlightenment, generosity, devotion towards the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha), transitivity, and warmth and understanding. The lamp’s glow signifies the removal of unawareness, the enlightening essence of Buddha’s teachings, and the gentle, radiant light representing the understanding that guides the path for everyone.

Dimension:

Height: 6 inches

Upper diameter: 4 inches

Lower diameter: 3 inches

Weight:  0.414 kg

Made of: Copper alloy with brass ring

Additional information

Weight 0.7 kg

The Butter Lamp Ritual is an important Buddhist practice, especially in Tibetan, Nepalese, and Himalayan traditions. It involves lighting butter or oil lamps to accumulate merit, dispel ignorance, and promote spiritual insight. This ritual symbolizes the removal of darkness and the illumination of wisdom, serving as a tribute to enlightened beings like Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. More importantly, it represents kindness and understanding, encouraging positive karma for individuals and their communities. The ritual is a meaningful blend of tradition and mindfulness that supports spiritual growth.

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