oxidised copper engraved stacked rice container protection its importance increases—as one progresses

its importance increases—as one progresses through the more advanced levels of the tantric path

Tibetan སྒྲོལ་མ

ISBN: 978-1-61180-837-7

such as rakta and amrita

Lama Tenzin feels tremendous appreciation for all the training and education he received while growing up in the monastery

oxidised copper engraved stacked rice container protection its importance increases—as one progressesTraditionally, small amounts of consecrated rice grain is essential for making a symbolic mandala offering when one requests teachings and or empowerment. Small handfuls of rice, accompanied by verses of auspiciousness or Tashi Sho prayers, are tossed in the air when celebrating the conclusion of an important sadhana practice. The rice should be cleansed of any stones or debris, rinsed in saffron water to imbue a slightly golden hue, dried and stored