Lampe à beurre rituel 3,5 pouces bouddhisme tibétain argent finement sculptée à la main collection Patan Népal

Butter Lamp – Banisher of Darkness

This is a traditional butter lamp, a ritual implement used in Buddhist temples and monasteries throughout the Himalayan region. Clarified yak butter, orgheeis traditionally burned in the lamp, but vegetable oil is often used today. Butter lamps are believed to help focus the mind and aid meditation.

Offering lamps is also an important act for the Buddhist practitioner. Offerings are made to bring success and prosperity, to remove ignorance (lamps represent light and knowledge), and to bestow blessings on loved ones who have died. In temples and monasteries, hundreds of lamps may often be seen shining together before the sacred images, with each lamp representing someones heartfelt wish and devotion.

About this Ritual Item

This Butter Lamps is made of sterling silver. The Butter Lamp is decorated with beautiful carvings to give a beautiful look and designs. This finely Butter Lamp is crafted by the master artisans of Patan, Nepal.