Incense Burner with Incense

Copper & Brass Incense Burner

The Tibetan incense burner is made of copper and brass and measures approximately 20cm x 10cm x 6cm.
Complimentary Tibetan incense is included.

These hand crafted, lidded incense burners feature two deer on the top of the lid – symbolising the turning of the wheel of dharma in the deer park at Sarnath, India.

On the incense burner base are the Buddhist eight auspicious signs;
dharma wheel, victory banner, conch shell, fish, parasol, lotus flower, endless knot and wealth vase.

Description

Incense Burner

The incense burner is hand-made in Nepal and features the Eight Auspicious Symbols.
The Eight Auspicious Symbols are: dharma wheel, victory banner, conch shell, fish, parasol, lotus flower, endless knot and wealth vase.


Dharma Wheel The eight spokes of the Dharma Wheel represents the eight elements of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism. The Noble Eightfold Path is: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration	Victory Banner The Victory Banner represents the victory of the Buddha’s teachings over negativity, harmful forces, death and ignorance.	Conch Shell The Conch Shell symbolises the speech of the Buddha. The conch is played like a trumpet; it is believed the sound of the conch can banish evil spirits and prevent natural disasters. The conch is a symbol of authority and sovereignty.	Fish The Fish represent the freeing of consciousness from suffering and fear leading to spiritual liberation. Fish swim freely through water and symbolise living without fear of drowning in the ocean of suffering.

Parasol The Parasol, or precious umbrella, represents the preservation of all beings from harm, ill health and obstacles in this life.	Lotus Flower The Lotus Flower symbolises purification of body, speech and mind. The open white blossom of the beautiful lotus flower is a symbol of enlightenment and purity and is associated with overcoming desire and attachment. The lotus represents spiritual perfection.	Endless Knot The Endless Knot has no beginning, no end and symbolises the endless compassion & wisdom of the Buddha.	Wealth Vase The Wealth Vase, or treasure vase, is traditionally filled with healing, valuable & auspicious objects to attract wealth, prosperity and a long life.