MANJUSHREE MANJUSHRI BUDDHIST PENDANT GAU GHAU AMULET MANTRA TIBETAN JEWELERY

Description

Description:
Tibetan Ghau, Gao or Gaus were used to carrying sacred relics, magical charms, and medicinal herbs, and acted as portable shrines used for protection when traveling or used in the family altar.
Many Buddhists in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India, and now all over the world use a prayer box pendant called a “Ghau”. These ghau are mostly made of silver, however the Tibetan artisans also use brass, copper, gold and other metals. Ghau often have intricate designs, auspicious symbols and mantras inscribed on their outer surface Ghau also often contain semi-precious gemstones which have various healing effects on the wearer.
Turquoise, considered by many as a master healing stone,
Lapis Lazuli and coral are especially popular in Tibetan prayer box design for their beauty and healing properties. Other gemstones used by the Tibetan craftsman include: amber, carnelian, amethyst, malachite, onyx, and topaz.
The Ghau opens to a concealed inner space, and is traditionally used by Tibetan Buddhists to hold a picture of their favorite deity or Lama, a folded up scroll of sacred mantras, special herbs or sacred relics. The Ghau is used as an amulet to help the wearer to ward off negative energy and attract blessings. A Ghau are also used as a portable shrine and are worn on a cord around the neck and hung close to the heart.
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In different religions and cultures, these boxes have different names. While Tibetan Buddhists call it a "Ghau" (Gau or Gao), Latin Americans call it a "Package Amulet," African-Americans say "Conjure Bag" or "Mojo Hands," South Americans have "Charm Vials" and contemporary Americans sometimes refer to them as "Wish Boxes". While there may be some debate as to where the prayer box first originated, they are treasured by many faiths, and even by nonreligious individuals.
Real pictures of the item have been posted. It is made of pure sterling silver handmade in nepal.
About this Ritual Item
This beautiful Ghau or Prayer Box is made of Silver and has entricate carvings decorated with Turuquoise, This beautiful Ghau or Prayer Box is hand made by the master artisans of Patan, Nepal who have been in the business from generations.
Purchase Details
Name
Green Manjushree/Buddha/ Tara Ghau / Pendant / Prayer Box/ Wish Box
Size Details
height: 3 cm
width: 2.5 cm
depth: 1 cm
Material
Pure Sterling Silver  with carving in Turquoise Stones.
Shipping Weight
0.2 kg / 0.44 lbs. (approximate)
Ships From
Texas , USA
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