conch shell for offerings ii thanka reflection

reflection

This mala features 108 rosewood beads

Nado at Thimphu

dass kein Mensch von der Erhitzung des Klimas unberührt bleiben wird – und dass jede*r Einzelne den Schutz der Erde in die Hand nehmen muss

Author: Karma Chagmey Rinpoche the First / Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

conch shell for offerings ii thanka reflectionImported from the Himalayas, the right turning white conch shell (Tib. dung khar) is one of the Ashtamangala or Eight Auspicious Symbols sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. It is regarded as representing purity, and symbolizes the Buddhas speech. Added to the 7 offering items on your shrine, the small conch shell represents music (Tib. shabda), the melody of Dharma, and should be kept filled with saffron scented or perfumed water. As each shell is