Lotus Bowl khadi and many other blessed substances

and many other blessed substances from Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche

stand ultimately for the five wisdoms

In the next life

one needs an appropriate mala with all the correct characteristics

having bestowed the Treasure teaching

Lotus Bowl khadi and many other blessed substancesIn Nepali tradition, copper tableware is widely used for its beneficial properties. Similarly in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, it is said that we should make our offerings in vessels made from copper, silver or gold. This bowl is hand hammered by producers in Palpa, Nepal using basic tools. Shaped like a lotus, it represents the purity of our offerings. The number of petals eight also have special significance in Buddhism, such as the Eight fold