Old Silver Water Offering Bowls,87×34mm
Old Silver Water Offering Bowls,87×34mm
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This is not merely a set of bowls; it is a profound spiritual vessel with a living history. This unique collection of seven Old Silver Water Offering Bowls, once used and blessed within the sacred walls of Yachen Gar Monastery, represents a direct link to a lineage of devotion. Over a century of prayers and offerings have imbued this set with an immeasurable energy, making it a rare treasure for the serious practitioner.
Key Features of This Sacred Set
- Authentic Monastery Origin: Directly collected from Yachen Gar Monastery, used and blessed by Lamas.
- Century-Old Heritage: Approximately 100+ years old, carrying the patina and power of generations of worship.
- Exquisite Craftsmanship: 100% handmade from sterling silver using traditional Tibetan techniques.
- Honest History: Shows signs of devotional use and loving repair, a testament to its active spiritual life.
- Complete Set: A full set of seven bowls (Yonchap), ready for immediate use on your altar.
Deep Spiritual Meaning & Benefits
In Tibetan Buddhist practice, offering water in seven bowls—known as "Yonchap"—is a foundational daily practice. It is a powerful method for accumulating merit, cultivating generosity (Dāna), and purifying miserliness. Each bowl represents a specific offering to the enlightened beings: water for drinking, bathing, flowers, incense, light, perfume, and food. Using this blessed set connects your practice to an unbroken stream of devotion.
This set serves to:
- Awaken a deeper sense of generosity and openness.
- Create a powerful focal point for daily mindfulness and merit accumulation.
- Attract blessings and positive energy through its sanctified history.
- Protect your sacred space as a consecrated object.
- Enhance any altar, transforming it with authentic, energetic presence.
"The offering of water is the purest gift, reflecting the clarity of one's own mind."
Sacred Craft & Provenance
Each bowl was hand-forged by Tibetan artisans over a century ago, destined for monastic use. Their journey from the workshops to Yachen Gar Monastery, followed by decades of daily ritual use, has charged them with a palpable spiritual resonance. The minor repairs visible are part of its story, showing it was cherished and maintained to continue its sacred purpose. This is authenticity you can feel.
Product Details
- Material: 100% Handmade Sterling Silver
- Type: Set of 7 Water Offering Bowls (Yonchap)
- Dimensions per Bowl: 87mm Top Diameter (3.4 inches) x 34mm Height (1.35 inches)
- Craft: Traditional Tibetan Handmade
- Condition: Antique, used, blessed, with signs of age and repair. Energetically full and ready for use.
Perfect For
- Establishing or elevating a serious Tibetan Buddhist altar practice.
- Practitioners seeking authentic, energy-rich ritual tools.
- Creating a daily mindfulness ritual centered on generosity.
- As an unparalleled, deeply meaningful gift for a Dharma teacher or advanced student.
- Collectors of sacred Himalayan art and artifacts.
Our Authenticity Guarantee
- Handmade & Historic: A genuine, century-old artifact, not a modern reproduction.
- Directly Sourced: Acquired directly from its monastic origin, ensuring traceable provenance.
- Supports Tradition: Your acquisition helps preserve and value traditional sacred arts.
- Respectfully Presented: The set will be packaged with care, ready for its new sacred home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the bowls suitable for actual water offerings?
A: Absolutely. While antique, they have been repaired and are fully functional for their intended sacred purpose.
Q: What makes this set different from new offering bowls?
A> The blessing, history, and accumulated spiritual energy of 100+ years in a monastery cannot be replicated. It carries a living lineage of devotion.
Q: How should I cleanse or prepare them upon arrival?
A> We recommend gently wiping them with a soft cloth. You may then consecrate them according to your own practice, though they arrive already sanctified by monastic use.
✨ Secure This Singular Sacred Treasure – This unique, blessed set from Yachen Gar Monastery is one of a kind. Once sold, this profound connection to monastic history is gone forever.
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