Ritual Objects

Phurba

Phurpa · Kila

The phurba, also called phurpa or kila, is a ritual implement associated with Vajrakilaya practice. Its characteristic form has a three-sided blade. The catalogue interprets this form in pendants, earrings and mala counters, with each piece retaining its own scale and construction.

Phurba

Phurba Pendant medium, 14k yellow & white gold, 4.98g, Pendant onlyPhurba Pendant medium, 14k yellow & white gold, 4.98g, Pendant only
Phurba Pendant medium, 14k yellow & white gold, 4.98g, Pendant onlyA medium phurba pendant in 14K yellow and white gold, 4.98 g; pendant only.
Phurba mala counter Rose Gold Plated, 3.81gPhurba mala counter Rose Gold Plated, 3.81g
Phurba mala counter Rose Gold Plated, 3.81gPhurba mala counters in rose-gold plating.
Phurba mala counter Silver, Rhodium, 3.81g
Phurba mala counter Silver, Rhodium, 3.81gPhurba mala counters in silver.
Mala Counter - Phurba, 14k Yellow Gold, 4.78gMala Counter - Phurba, 14k Yellow Gold, 4.78g
Mala Counter - Phurba, 14k Yellow Gold, 4.78gPhurba mala counters in 14K yellow gold.
Phurba mala counter, Large Silver, Rhodium, 3.81gPhurba mala counter, Large Silver, Rhodium, 3.81g
Phurba mala counter, Large Silver, Rhodium, 3.81gPhurba mala counters in silver.
Mala Counter - Phurba, Large. Yellow Gold Plated 8.48g, (Vermeil Gold)Mala Counter - Phurba, Large. Yellow Gold Plated 8.48g, (Vermeil Gold)
Mala Counter - Phurba, Large. Yellow Gold Plated 8.48g, (Vermeil Gold)Phurba mala counters in gold plating.
Phurba Earrings Smaller, Silver, clip 39mmPhurba Earrings Smaller, Silver, clip 39mm
Phurba Earrings Smaller, Silver, clip 39mmPhurba earrings in silver.
Phurba Earrings Larger, GOLD 18K, 14.05g 47mmPhurba Earrings Larger, GOLD 18K, 14.05g 47mm
Phurba Earrings Larger, GOLD 18K, 14.05g 47mmPhurba earrings in 18K gold.
Phurba Pendant Small, Silver, With chain 45cm 4.04gPhurba Pendant Small, Silver, With chain 45cm 4.04g
Phurba Pendant Small, Silver, With chain 45cm 4.04gPhurba pendant in silver.
Phurba Pendant LargePhurba Pendant Large
Phurba Pendant LargePhurba pendant in silver.
Phurba Micro PendantPhurba Micro Pendant
Phurba Micro PendantPhurba pendant in 14K yellow gold.
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Phurba Pendant LargeA large phurba pendant in solid 14K gold.

Related symbols

VajraVajraDorje · རྡོ་རྗེ་A Buddhist ritual implement and a symbol of the indestructible nature of awakened mind.BEBellDrilbu · དྲིལ་བུ།The ritual bell, drilbu in Tibetan and ghanta in Sanskrit, represents wisdom in Vajrayana Buddhism.ENEndless KnotPalbeu, དཔལ་བེའུ།The endless knot is a continuous interlacing form, known in Tibetan as Palbeu.EIEight Auspicious SymbolsTashi Tagye · AshtamangalaThe Eight Auspicious Symbols bring together the parasol, golden fish, treasure vase, lotus, conch, endless knot, victory banner and Dharma wheel.TATaraTam · ཏཱཾ།Tara is a figure of awakened compassion in Buddhist practice, closely associated with the seed syllable Tam.DODouble DorjeCrossed vajra · VishvavajraThe double dorje, or crossed vajra, extends the vajra form in four directions around a shared centre.

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