Tibetan Incense Burner 30cm

Tibetan Incense Burner 30cm, beautiful handmade incense burner and box is decorated with the eight auspicious symbols (Ashtamangala in Sanskrit). These are a group of Buddhist symbols that appear on many Buddhist textiles, objects and paintings. Each symbol represents an aspect of Buddhist teaching and when they appear together, their powers are multiplied.

The smoke will rise through the narrow opening in the lid of the box. A small drawer on the side is used to store incense. It has a metal lining inside that provides protection against overheating.

Suitable for Tibetan incense and incense powder.

Each incense burner is hand carved and painted by Himalayan craftsmen and may vary slightly in colours and sizes.

Length: 30 cm

Width: 6 cm

Height: 7 cm

Weight: 560gr

Eight auspicious symbols:

The Parasol (Chhatra) symbolises the wholesome activity of preserving beings from disease, harmful forces, obstacles, etc., in this life and all kinds of temporary and lasting suffering from the three lower realms, and the realms of men and gods in future lives. It also represents the enjoyment of a feast of benefits under its cool shade.

The Golden Fish (Matsya) symbolises the auspiciousness of all living beings in a state of fearlessness, without danger of drowning in the ocean of suffering, and migrating from place to place freely and spontaneously, just as fish swim freely without fear through the water.

The Treasure Vase (Kalasa) symbolises an endless shower of long life, wealth and prosperity and all the benefits of this world and liberation.

The Lotus Flower (Padma) symbolises complete purification of impurities of body, speech and mind, and complete blossoming of wholesome deeds into blissful liberation.

The Conch Shell (Sankha) which is rolled to the right symbolises the deep, profound and melodious sound of the Dharma teachings, which being appropriate to different natures, predispositions and aspirations of the disciples, awakens them from the deep sleep of ignorance and stimulates them to realise their own and others’ well-being.

The endless knot (Shrivasta) symbolises the mutual dependence of religious doctrine and secular affairs. Similarly, it represents the union of wisdom and method, the inseparability of emptiness and dependence that arises at the time of the path, and finally, at the time of enlightenment, the complete union of wisdom and great compassion.

The victory flag (Dhwoja) symbolises the victory of one’s own and others’ activities body, speech and mind over obstacles and negativity. It also represents the complete victory of Buddhist Doctrine over all harmful and pernicious forces.

The Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) symbolizes the auspiciousness of the turning of the precious wheel of the Buddha’s doctrine, both in its teachings and realizations, in all realms and at all times, enabling beings to experience the joy of good deeds and liberation.

Instructions for Use：

Place a thin layer of ash, rice or sand on the bottom of the new incense burner.

Light the incense stick and place it horizontally on the bed of ash, rice or sand.

Always burn incense in moderate amounts to avoid overheating.

Never leave your incense burning unattended.