Learn what a vajra and bell are, why they are used in Vajrayana Buddhism, what they symbolize, and how they are cared for.
Learn how a kapala is made, from shaping and carving to plating and finishing, and why every handcrafted piece is slightly different.
Each entry explains what an item is, where it comes from, what it symbolizes, and how it is used and cared for, so you can understand the meaning behind every handcrafted piece we make in Nepal.
Category: Ritual Objects | Tradition: Vajrayana Buddhism | Origin: Tibet, Nepal, and the Himalayas A kapala is more than a cup. It is a ritual vessel and a work...
Learn what a kapala is made of, from traditional human bone to copper, bronze, brass, silver and resin, how stones and plating are used, and how to choose and care...
Look closely at any Buddha or deity statue. The hands are often telling you something before anything else does. These gestures are called mudras, a Sanskrit word meaning seal or...
