Material: Copper. Eight Auspicious Symbols. A set of seven (not sold separately)

Size: 6.8 x 3 cm

Narrative:

In Tibetan Buddhism, the **Eight Auspicious Seven Offering Cups** is an important offering instrument, symbolizing **auspiciousness, perfection and growth of blessings**, and plays a far-reaching role in Buddhist altar offerings.

SYMBOLISM

- **Eight Auspicious Symbols**: The offering cup is usually engraved with **Eight Auspicious Symbols** (treasure vase, Dharma wheel, lotus, double fish, treasure umbrella, Dharma conch, auspicious knot, victory banner), representing the perfection and blessing of Buddhism.

- **Seven Offerings**: The Seven Offering Cups are mainly used to offer **water, water, flowers, incense, lamps, ointments, and fruits**, symbolizing the pious offerings to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

- **Merit and Merit**: Offering the seven offering cups can accumulate merit, cure greed and attachment, and increase the practitioner's good karma.

**How ​​to use**

- **Offerings on the altar**: The seven offering cups are usually placed in pairs on the altar, and water, flowers, spices, lights, perfumes, fruits, etc. are offered in order to express respect for Buddhism.

- **Prayers and Rituals**: In Tibetan Buddhist rituals, the seven offering cups are an indispensable offering, symbolizing the practitioner's piety and the merits of the offering.

- **Practice and pray**: Offering the seven offering cups can not only purify the environment, but also increase the blessings and wisdom of practitioners.

These offering cups are not only objects of offering, but also carry profound religious symbols and spiritual values.