Material: Copper, silver, gold (old item)

Size : 10mm

Narrative:

In Tibetan Buddhism, Padmasambhava is revered as the "Second Buddha". He is an important founder of Tantric Buddhism and has a profound influence on the development of Tibetan Buddhism.

SYMBOLISM

- **Tantric inheritance**: Guru Padmasambhava brought the Tantric teachings from India to Tibet and integrated them with local culture, laying the foundation for Tibetan Buddhism.

- **Demon Subduer and Dharma Protector**: He subdued the native Bon religion gods and ghosts in Tibet with his powerful magic power, enabling the spread of Buddhism, and is regarded as a **Dharma Protector**.

- **Terma tradition**: Guru Padmasambhava foresaw that Buddhism might encounter difficulties in the future, so he buried many **terma**, waiting for those with predestined affinity to discover and promote them.

**How ​​to use**

- **Practice and rituals**: Tibetan Buddhists often recite the **Guru Padmasambhava mantra** (Om Ah Hum Ben Zha Guru Pema Siddhi Hum) to obtain Guru Padmasambhava's blessings and protection.

- **Gathering Ceremony**: On the tenth day of the Tibetan calendar every month, believers will hold a **Padmasambhava Gathering Ceremony** to worship Guru Padmasambhava and pray for wisdom and blessings.

- **Instruments and images**: Guru Padmasambhava is usually depicted holding a **vajra** and a **karabhara bowl**, symbolizing the subjugation of afflictions and the perfection of wisdom.

The influence of Guru Padmasambhava extends to Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and other places. He is still a great master devoutly worshipped by Tibetan Buddhists.

PS: This item has a history, so the surface has slight wear and tear and color changes. If you like to pursue perfection, please do not refer to it.