Ritual & Offering

Serkym (Serkyem)

Serkym sets are usually used for Protector practices when we make offerings of black tea, milk or alcohol as part of the puja. The offering is poured into the smaller vessel so that it overflows into the larger bowl beneath…

Scriptures

Scriptures represent the Dharma, one of the Three Jewels and are direct transcripts of the oral teachings given by the [...]

Sensory Offerings

Sensory offerings are a fundamental part of Tibetan Buddhism and are required in most Tibetan rituals, pujas and prayers…

Water Offering Bowls

Water offerings are the most fundamental offerings we can make to the Three Jewels. Water offerings are typically made in [...]

Butterlamps

Butterlamps are a form of light offering to the Three Jewels. Light dispels darkness; therefore offering light dispels our ignorance [...]

Kapala

The kapala is one of the traditional ritual items used by tantric practitioners. Representing a human skull cup, the kapala [...]

Khatas

Khatas are silk cloths used in many Buddhist traditions to show great respect, love and friendship to the people we [...]

Mandalas

Mandalas are a type of offering to the Three Jewels that represent the entire universe. Offering mandalas creates huge merit [...]

Damarus

Damarus are one of the traditional ritual items used by tantric practitioners. They are not to be used unless one [...]

Vajra and Bell

The vajra and bell form part of the traditional ritual item set used by tantric practitioners…