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Buddhist rituals have been in practice since the time of The Buddha. Rituals make use of symbolism to speak to the subconscious mind and help us grow when we practice them daily.

Rituals aren't always elaborate. Often times, they are as simple as a handshake or a prayer before a meal. However, many people choose to engage in more complex rituals that require special tools. Buddhist rituals often involve items that represent specific aspects of the belief.

If you want to practice rituals using the same items used by Buddhists in Tibet, take a look at the authentic Buddhist altar supplies we offer:

1. Tibetan Prayer Beads

Prayer beads are one of the most well-known symbols of Buddhist practice. Prayer beads, known as "Malas", are a string of 108 beads used in prayer. The beads are made from the Ficus religiosa tree and they represent the sins of humankind. These beads are essential for your Buddhist altar. Monks use them daily in their devotion.

2. Buddhist Prayer Bell

The Prayer Bell is used to ask the gods for divine protection. The sound of the prayer bell is said to be the same tone of Buddha's voice and the heavenly law known as "dharma." The bell can be used to call a group to worship. Buddhist prayer bells are decorated with elaborate patterns. The handle is reminiscent of a crown.

3. Dorje

Never far from the prayer bell is the Dorje. This is one of the most important items used by monks in their rituals. This ornate object symbolizes the thunderbolt of enlightenment, which is the key goal of Buddhist practices. When one reaches enlightenment, they are able to live aside from the want of material possessions and earthly pleasures.

4. Damaru

The Damaru or Tibetan Drum is used in tantric rituals. Most people are probably familiar with this instrument as one of their childhood toys because of how it's played. The drum is twisted from side to side while small beads hit each side of the drum. Since its arrival in the Himalayas in the 8th century, it has been a popular item in Buddhist rituals. This drum is specifically used to help get through the issues keeping a person from enlightenment.

5. Shankha Conch Shell

This might be the most ornate and beautiful item on your altar. The Shanka is decorated with symbols of faith and gemstones. It is one of the eight symbols of the Ashtamangala. It symbolizes water and the ubiquity of Buddhism.

6. The Ghau Box

Worn to keep evil spirits away, this amulet is decorated with precious stones. Inside, it holds a clay depiction of Buddha. The Ghau Box is also worn to bring the blessing of Buddha upon the wearer. Typically, men wear a square-shaped amulet, while women wear round ones.

7. Tibetan Butter Lamp

You can spot Tibetan Butter lamps at any Buddhist Temple. Yak butter is burned in the cup to symbolize wisdom. The butter lamp is typically part of the morning offering ritual. The butter lamp is accompanied by seven other offering bowls, each symbolizing different things.

8. Tibetan Prayer Wheel

The prayer wheel is adorned with the eight symbols of the Ashtamangala. They are usually gold and can be a large (for temples) or handheld size. It is often spun while reciting the mantra, "Om Mani Padme Hum."

Browse our online store today to find all the Buddhist ritual items you need to help you on your spiritual path.

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  • Om Engraved Black Musical Tingsha Cymbals - nepacrafts
    Om Engraved Black Musical Tingsha Cymbals - nepacrafts

    Om Engraved Black Musical Tingsha Cymbals

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    This is a handmade musical instrument cymbals from Nepal. The tingsha is engraved with Hindu Om. Tingsha can be used together with Singing bowls an...

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  • High Quality Buddhist Ritual Dragon Carved Tingsha - nepacrafts
    High Quality Buddhist Ritual Dragon Carved Tingsha - nepacrafts

    High Quality Buddhist Ritual Dragon Carved Tingsha

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    This is a high quality dragon embossed metal tingsha or cymbals. Tingshas are two metal small cymbals joined by leather strap. It is commonly used ...

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  • Embossed Dorjee Carving Musical Tingsha - nepacrafts
    Embossed Dorjee Carving Musical Tingsha - nepacrafts

    Embossed Dorjee Carving Musical Tingsha

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    This is great sounding and vibrating brass tingsha or cymbals embossed with Tibetan Dorjee. Vajra or dorjee is an important ritual tool in the Budd...

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    Dragon Carving Cymbals/Tingsha

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    This is a dragon embossed tingsha or cymbals for meditaion. Tingshas are two metal small cymbals joined by leather strap. It is commonly used by T...

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  • Antique Dragon Carving Meditation Cymbals - nepacrafts
    Antique Dragon Carving Meditation Cymbals - nepacrafts

    Antique Dragon Carving Meditation Cymbals

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    This is a dragon embossed tingsha or cymbals for meditaion. This tingsha has an antique looks. Tingsha can be used together with Singing bowls and ...

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  • Tibetan Eight Auspicious Symbol Musical Tingsha - nepacrafts
    Tibetan Eight Auspicious Symbol Musical Tingsha - nepacrafts

    Tibetan Eight Auspicious Symbol Musical Tingshas

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    Tingsha can be used together with Singing bowls and other instruments during meditation, sound healing, therapy and musical sessions. Many yoga cen...

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  • Kalachakra and Animals of Tibetan Calendar Wall Hanging - nepacrafts
    Kalachakra and Animals of Tibetan Calendar Wall Hanging - nepacrafts

    Kalachakra and Animals of Tibetan Calendar Wall Hanging

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    This is a brass twelve animals carving Tibetan calendar wall hanging. In the center a beautiful carving of Tibetan Kalachakra is done. This wall ha...

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  • Buddhist Offering Copper Butter Lamp - nepacrafts
    Buddhist Offering Copper Butter Lamp - nepacrafts

    Buddhist Offering Copper Butter Lamp

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    This is a traditional butter lamp used as a ritual item in Buddhist monasteries. Yak butter or Ghee is use traditionally use to lit up the lamp. Bu...

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  • Om Mani Carving Copper Buddhist Ritual Bhumpa - nepacrafts
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    Om Mani Carving Copper Buddhist Ritual Bhumpa

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    The Bhumpa is a Tibetan Buddhist healing water vase. Bhumpa is used to store holy water during Buddhist teaching. The Bhumpa vase has a long spout ...

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  • Copper Buddhist Water Offering Vase Bhumpa - nepacrafts
    Copper Buddhist Water Offering Vase Bhumpa - nepacrafts

    Copper Buddhist Water Offering Vase Bhumpa

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    The Bhumpa is a Tibetan Buddhist healing water vase. Bhumpa is used to store holy water during Buddhist teaching. The Bhumpa vase has a long spout ...

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  • Set of 7 Copper Tibetan Offering Bowl - nepacrafts
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    Set of 7 Copper Tibetan Offering Bowl 3"

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    This is a set of seven Tibetan water offering bowl handmade in Nepal. This bowl is used for offering water during prayer or meditation. The bowl ca...

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  • Copper Buddhist Offering Bowl - nepacrafts
    Copper Buddhist Offering Bowl - nepacrafts

    Copper Buddhist Offering Bowl 3"

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    This water offering is made of copper. This bowl is used for offering water during prayer or meditation. The bowl can also use for burning incense ...

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  • Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Copper Vase Bhumpa Set - nepacrafts
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    Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Copper Vase Bhumpa Set

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    The Bhumpa is a Tibetan Buddhist healing water vase. Bhumpa is used to store holy water during Buddhist teaching. The Bhumpa vase has a long spout ...

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  • Fine Carving Tibetan Buddhist Butter lamp - nepacrafts
    Fine Carving Tibetan Buddhist Butter lamp - nepacrafts

    Fine Carving Tibetan Buddhist Butter lamp

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    This is a traditional butter lamp used as a ritual item in Buddhist monasteries. Yak butter or Ghee is use traditionally use to lit up the lamp. Bu...

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  • Copper Tibetan Buddhist Offering Mandala Set 4" - nepacrafts
    Copper Tibetan Buddhist Offering Mandala Set 4" - nepacrafts

    Copper Tibetan Buddhist Offering Mandala Set 4"

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    The Mandala is a representation of the universe. Placed on the shrine as an offering of the universe to the Buddhas the three rings are built up wi...

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  • Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Door Knob Hanging - nepacrafts
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    Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Door Knob Hanging

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    The colorful knotted hanging is used in Tibetan monastery at the door in the entrance. These hanging has the same five colors i.e. red, yellow, whi...

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  • Brass Mahakala Wrathful Deity Wall Hanging - nepacrafts
    Brass Mahakala Wrathful Deity Wall Hanging - nepacrafts

    Brass Mahakala Wrathful Deity Wall Hanging

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    A very unique and handmade face of wrathful deity Mahakala is handmade in Nepal by Nepalese Artist. The face of Mahakala is carved beautifully and ...

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  • Tibetan Buddhist Bell and Dorjee Set

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    This is a beautiful Tibetan Bell and Dorjee set handmade in Nepal. The bell and dorjee are made of barss. Bell and Dorjee are the ritual instrument...

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  • Traditional Tibetan Brass Bell and Dorjee Set - nepacrafts
    Traditional Tibetan Brass Bell and Dorjee Set - nepacrafts

    Traditional Tibetan Brass Bell and Dorjee Set

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    This is a beautiful Tibetan Bell and Dorjee set handmade in Nepal. The bell and dorjee are made of barss. Bell and Dorjee are the ritual instrument...

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  • Tibetan Wind Bell Temple Hanging

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    This is a traditional brass bell hand made and painted in Nepal. The bell can be hung in a living room, entrance or altar room. The bell creates a ...

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    This is a traditional brass bell hand made and painted in Nepal. The bell can be hung in a living room, entrance or altar room. The bell creates a ...

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  • Tibetan Meditation Bell and Dorjee Set

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    This is a beautiful Tibetan Bell and Dorjee set handmade in Nepal. The bell and dorjee is goldplated and finely carving is done. Bell and Dorjee ar...

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  • Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Chod Drum Damaru

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    This is a wooden framed Chod drum damaru handmade in Nepal. Damaru is a two-headed drum. It has significance in both Hinduism and Buddhism. In Hind...

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  • Tibetan Meditation Bell Tingsha - nepacrafts
    Tibetan Meditation Bell Tingsha - nepacrafts

    Tibetan Meditation Bell Tingsha

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    Tingshas are two metal small cymbals joined by leather strap. It is commonly used by Tibetan practitioners during prayers and ritual ceremony. Thes...

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Popular Buddhist Altar Essentials

Buddhist rituals have been in practice since the time of The Buddha. Rituals make use of symbolism to speak to the subconscious mind and help us grow when we practice them daily.

Rituals aren't always elaborate. Often times, they are as simple as a handshake or a prayer before a meal. However, many people choose to engage in more complex rituals that require special tools. Buddhist rituals often involve items that represent specific aspects of the belief.

If you want to practice rituals using the same items used by Buddhists in Tibet, take a look at the authentic Buddhist altar supplies we offer:

1. Tibetan Prayer Beads

Prayer beads are one of the most well-known symbols of Buddhist practice. Prayer beads, known as "Malas", are a string of 108 beads used in prayer. The beads are made from the Ficus religiosa tree and they represent the sins of humankind. These beads are essential for your Buddhist altar. Monks use them daily in their devotion.

2. Buddhist Prayer Bell

The Prayer Bell is used to ask the gods for divine protection. The sound of the prayer bell is said to be the same tone of Buddha's voice and the heavenly law known as "dharma." The bell can be used to call a group to worship. Buddhist prayer bells are decorated with elaborate patterns. The handle is reminiscent of a crown.

3. Dorje

Never far from the prayer bell is the Dorje. This is one of the most important items used by monks in their rituals. This ornate object symbolizes the thunderbolt of enlightenment, which is the key goal of Buddhist practices. When one reaches enlightenment, they are able to live aside from the want of material possessions and earthly pleasures.

4. Damaru

The Damaru or Tibetan Drum is used in tantric rituals. Most people are probably familiar with this instrument as one of their childhood toys because of how it's played. The drum is twisted from side to side while small beads hit each side of the drum. Since its arrival in the Himalayas in the 8th century, it has been a popular item in Buddhist rituals. This drum is specifically used to help get through the issues keeping a person from enlightenment.

5. Shankha Conch Shell

This might be the most ornate and beautiful item on your altar. The Shanka is decorated with symbols of faith and gemstones. It is one of the eight symbols of the Ashtamangala. It symbolizes water and the ubiquity of Buddhism.

6. The Ghau Box

Worn to keep evil spirits away, this amulet is decorated with precious stones. Inside, it holds a clay depiction of Buddha. The Ghau Box is also worn to bring the blessing of Buddha upon the wearer. Typically, men wear a square-shaped amulet, while women wear round ones.

7. Tibetan Butter Lamp

You can spot Tibetan Butter lamps at any Buddhist Temple. Yak butter is burned in the cup to symbolize wisdom. The butter lamp is typically part of the morning offering ritual. The butter lamp is accompanied by seven other offering bowls, each symbolizing different things.

8. Tibetan Prayer Wheel

The prayer wheel is adorned with the eight symbols of the Ashtamangala. They are usually gold and can be a large (for temples) or handheld size. It is often spun while reciting the mantra, "Om Mani Padme Hum."

Browse our online store today to find all the Buddhist ritual items you need to help you on your spiritual path.