Images of monks cloaked in deep red holding a bell in one hand and a dorje in the other are often synonymous with thoughts of Tibet and Buddhism. The bell and dorje are commonly used ritual implements for tantric practices — in the most basic breakdo…
Often strung while prayer is recited, always strung with love and intention, mala beads are possibly the most recognized implement associated with Tibetan Buddhism. Mala, in Sanskrit, or trengwa, in Tibetan, are customarily used for counting mantra r…
Steeped in meaning and intention, prayer flags have been used throughout Tibetan history to promote compassion, peace, health, and wisdom. In the west, we often hang prayer flags during the summer months whenever the weather is warm and the…
