Sacred Items

The gentle touch of rosewood is popular for the warmth it can bring to any spiritual practice. Carefully made in Dharamsala with a durable coated nylon wire, this mala was made to be a partner in a lifetime on the path. 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

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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An cute and clever carving of the sacred service animal of the Inca and their descendents, the llama. Used for toting and for its warm fur, this llama is carefully cut from Machu Pichu stone. Made in Peru. Learn More

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

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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