Sacred Items

Buddha Meditating Brass Statue. Solid Brass with Antique Honey finish. Learn More

The seven-striped rainbow flag design is used in Peru to represent Tawantin Suyu, or Inca territory. The use of the flag has its origin in Inca culture and it is called wiphala in the Quecha language. Even today in the city of Cusco, Peru it is common to see the flag around the city displayed in government buildings and in Cusco main square.

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The official flag of Cuzco, Peru is a rainbow colored, striped flag, supposedly the flag of the former Tawantinsuyu, the Inca Empire. Flags with a horizontal seven- striped rainbow design are used in Peru and Ecuador and parts of Bolivia, Argentina, Chile and Colombia. The style is believed to have originated in Inca culture and is called wiphala. Even today in the city of Cusco it is common to see the flag around the city, displayed in government buildings and in the main square.  This flag is designed with three sets of sewn-in six inch ties (middle tie not pictured) to secure the flag to a pole or other display device.  

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Tibetan rosaries (malas) are traditionally used for a special Buddhist practice. Tibetan Buddhism suggests that there are 108 negative emotions to overcome. Malas are strung with 108 beads in order to say a mantra for each one. The bead size typically ranges from 7 to 9 mm diameter. Hand-strung in Dharamsala on a durable nylon coated wire and finished with a cotton tassel. Comes in a beautiful cloth bag. Learn More

This statue represents a beautifully sculpted black Kuan Yin, standing on a lotus flower, one hand raised in compassion and love, the other holding a lotus flower. This strikingly beautiful statue is fashioned from polyresin hand painted with color accents. The definition and the intricate details of this piece are simply breathtaking. Kuan Yin, (also spelled Guan Yin, Kwan Yin) is the bodhisattva of compassion venerated by East Asian Buddhists. Commonly known as the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin is also revered by Chinese Taoists as an Immortal. The name Kuan Yin is short for Kuan Shih Yin (Guan Shi Yin) which means "Observing the Sounds of the World". Learn More

This unusual set of prayer flags contains a variety of important symbols in Tibetan Buddhism. These include the Endless Knot, representing the interrelatedness of all things; the Double Dorje or Diamond Scepter, symbolizing the indestructible and compassionate nature of Buddha's teachings; the Buddha or awakened one, who introduced the Dharma or Buddhist teachings into this world; and the Healing Mantra, a matrix of Tibetan symbols that make up a healing mantra or sacred prayer. Hanging flags are believed to constantly be sending their prayers to the universe. To dispose of old flags with respect, please burn them.

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Our Tibetan Buddhist hand-held prayer wheel, sometimes referred to as a Mani wheel, is 9 inches long and is constructed of copper, brass and wood. The Buddhist mantra Om Mane Padme Om is written around the outside of prayer wheel. The handle serves as axis around which the cylinder can revolve, being set in motion by a small weight which is attached to it by a chain. The cylinder contains a paper roll on which Buddhist texts are printed. According to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition based on the lineage texts regarding prayer wheels, spinning such a wheel will have much the same meritorious effect as orally reciting the prayers. Use your prayer wheel to accumulate wisdom and merit (good karma) and to purify negativities (bad karma). Made in India. Learn More

Because it is made with seeds from the Buddha wisdom tree, a bodhi seed mala is considered auspicious to use for all practices. This wrist size mala is seasoned with a natural oil for an antique appearance and features a turquoise bead to help keep your place in the rhythmic recitations of mantra prayers. It is strung with a stretch elastic. Hand strung in Kathmandu. Comes in a beautiful cloth bag. Learn More

Tibetan rosaries (malas) are traditionally used for a special Buddhist practice. The bead size typically ranges from 7 to 9 mm diameter. Featuring dzi (pronounced zee) beads, the brown and white "Buddha-eye" have a characteristic design of white lines produced by a resist or etching process or sometimes, by the mix of two materials used in their formation. The meaning of the word dzi is shine, brightness, cleanness, splendor. People used to say that they are the petrified bodies of heavenly insects. Hand-strung in Dharamasala on a durable nylon coated wire. Comes in a beautiful cloth bag. Learn More