Material: Iron. Nickel alloy. With wooden handmade base (about 5 cm high)

Size: (excluding base) about 24cm

Narrative:

**Phurba** (Phurba, Tibetan: ཕུར་པ།), also known as the "Vajra Peg", is one of the most symbolic instruments in Tibetan Tantric Buddhism. It is mainly used to subdue evil spirits, protect practitioners and stabilize the energy field. It plays an important role in tantric rituals, spiritual practices and religious ceremonies, and has profound spiritual implications and cultural history.

**The Origin and Symbol of the Phurba**

The history of the Phurba can be traced back to Indian Tantric Buddhism. It was later introduced to Tibet by Guru Padmasambhava and became one of the important instruments of Tibetan Buddhism. In Tantric practice, the Phurba is regarded as a tool to destroy afflictions, drive away evil obstacles, and consolidate magical powers.

1. **The symbolic meaning of the instruments**

- **Subdue evil spirits**: The Phurba is believed to suppress negative energy, prevent it from interfering with practice, and subdue the troubles and obstacles in the mind.

- **Stabilizing Energy**: Its sharp cone-shaped structure symbolizes concentration and stability, making the practitioner's mind more resolute and unshakable.

- **Fusion of wisdom and compassion**: The three blades of the vajra symbolize the three secrets of "body, speech, and mind" in Buddhism, reminding practitioners to cultivate wisdom and compassion with pure body, speech, and mind.

2. **Blessings from Guru Padmasambhava**

Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava used the Phurba to subdue demons and evil spirits in Tibet, allowing Buddhism to be successfully promoted and providing powerful protective energy for practitioners. Therefore, the Phurba has become a vital magic weapon in Tantric Buddhism.

**Structure and design of the phurba**

The shape of the phurba usually has the following characteristics:

1. **The head of the pestle (upper part)**

- Commonly seen are three-faced or five-faced Buddha statues, symbolizing wisdom and protection.

- Some phurba have a "vajra" shape on the top, representing the power to destroy ignorance and the indestructible power.

2. **Pestle body (middle part)**

- Usually engraved with auspicious Buddhist patterns, such as dragons, lotus or vajra knots.

- The body of the pestle symbolizes the transformation and condensation of cosmic energy.

3. **Pestle blade (lower part)**

- The lower end of the vajra is a triangular cone, symbolizing the destruction of bad karma and the elimination of troubles.

- Its three blades represent the pure practice of body, speech and mind.

**Purpa's Use and Practice**

In the practice of Tibetan Buddhism, the Phurba is widely used in the following areas:

1. **Law Amendment Ceremony**

- When practicing the Tantric magic, practitioners will hold the Phurba, make seals, and chant mantras to stabilize their own energy and expel negative influences from the outside world.

- The Phurba is usually placed in the center of the mandala to consolidate the practice and enhance the power.

2. **Protection and warding off evil**

- In Tibet, the Phurba is often used as a talisman. Monks or believers will wear a small Phurba to protect against evil spirits and negative influences.

- In homes or temples, the Phurba is worshipped to stabilize the environmental energy and bring peace and blessings.

3. Meditation and mental stability

- When practitioners use the Phurba, they focus on visualizing its power to help them concentrate and eliminate distracting thoughts and fears.

- Through the practice of the Phurba Vajra, one can enhance one’s mindfulness and make the state of mind more stable.

**summary**

The Phurba is not only a tantric instrument, but also a symbol of the practitioner's soul. It reminds people to subdue their inner demons, stabilize their inner energy, and guide their lives with wisdom and compassion during the practice. Its form and symbolic meaning make it occupy an irreplaceable and important position in Tibetan Buddhist culture.

PS: This set of ritual implements is a consignment product from a 2024 Nepal exhibitor at the end of the exhibition. The craftsmanship is very delicate and the price is very reasonable. Only two sets are left. The base will not be disassembled. Pre-order now!!!