USA Seller Medium Set of 7 Copper Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Offering Bowls 2 7/8\" For Sale

MEDIUM SIZE TRADITIONAL SET OF 7 SOLID COPPER TIBETAN BUDDHIST RITUAL OFFERING BOWLS 2 7/8\" NEWNEPAL

• Medium size solid copper water offering bowls, set of 7
• 2 7/8\" in diameter, 1\" in height
  
• The \"first offering\" is that of pure drinking water
• I HOPE YOU ARE AWARE that these bowls are ritual items used on a Buddhist altar. I will not be responsible for any use other than water, which then is removed, bowls dried and stored until the next use. I have gotten really tired of people trying to use the bowls for salsa, etc. and then returning them as defective
  
• water offering bowls are only used as a set of 7
• Thepractice of making water offerings is a daily practice in TibetanBuddhism. The bowls are filled in the morning and emptied at night as away of increasing spiritual discipline, & invoking the blessings ofthe Buddhas & Bodhisattvas\"
• light in weight and nest easily
  
• PLEASENOTE: it is traditional and respectful to empty the bowls of waterwhen you are finished with your practice. They should then be carefullydried, then filled again the next day. If they are not emptied anddried, like all metal, they are prone to deterioration
• For a bit more information about water and other offerings & setting up a Tibetan Buddhist altar, please see below ***

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***In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition it is customary to offer seven bowls of water which represent the seven limbs of prayer -- prostrating, offering, confession, rejoicing in the good qualities of oneself and others, requesting the Buddhas to remain in this world, beseeching them to teach others, and dedicating the merits.Drinking Water

The first offering is that of puredrinking water. It is offered with the thought that whatever benefitone accumulates may, for the present, bring about the annihilation ofsuffering through thirst among beings. Especially beings in realms suchas the pretas, or hungry ghosts, may receive relief from the sufferingof thirst. The offering is also made so that ultimately all beings maybe permeated by loving kindness and compassion.

Objects to be Placed on the Altar 1.A statue or photo of Buddha and/ or Lamas (to represent the Body of a Buddha – a statue may be consecrated by a Lama and the face painted gold)2.A Dharma text (to represent the Speech of a Buddha)3.A small stupa (to represent the Mind of a Buddha)4.7 water bowls5.

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MAKING OFFERINGS is part of the practice of Buddhism, and certain offerings are apparent on every shrine that is done in the traditional way. However, these offerings are much more than a ritualistic system and form, they are a viable extension of the commitment to serve all beings.

The making of offerings is an antidote to the pattern of attachment and greed. There is a material aspect to offerings, where a person offers from his or her possessions something particularly valued. Or someone may symbolically offer the totality of their possessions with the thought of bringing about benefit for all sentient beings, that the material deprivation of all beings may be remedied and their perfection of generosity take place. In general, offerings on a shrine are in a set of seven, in seven bowls, and there are specific meanings for each of the seven offerings.

Making OfferingsThere is no limitation to what can be offered, and there are many levels of offering. In general, one can offer any pleasing object, particularly objects pleasing to the five senses -- form, sound, smell, taste, and touch.In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition it is customary to offer seven bowls of water which represent the seven limbs of prayer -- prostrating, offering, confession, rejoicing in the good qualities of oneself and others, requesting the Buddhas to remain in this world, beseeching them to teach others, and dedicating the merits.Flowers, candles or butter lamps, and incense are also commonly offered. It is customary to offer a part of every meal on the altar before eating and a portion of tea before drinking.

Placing the Offerings on the Altar

If you have the space, place the offerings a little lower than the objects of refuge on your altar. When you awaken in the morning, it is customary to wash at least your face before approaching the altar to offer prostrations and then offerings -- this is a sign of respect for the objects represented there. One is making offerings as if one is accepting a dignitary or a great being into one\'s home, and it is important to be gracious and respectful.To offer water on your altar, you should have a minimum of seven bowls. Start with fresh water every day. The bowls should be clean. Pour a little water into each bowl before placing it on the altar. Place the bowls in a straight line, close together but not touching. The distance between the bowls is traditionally measured by the width of a grain of wheat.

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