Incense Burner - Large Vase StyleThis unique vase style hanging copper incense burner features brass decorations including the double dorje symbol around the lid and base, a representation of a lotus flower on the top and sides and a band of 'Yungdrung' (this is the Tibetan term for the swastika) around the neck of the base. Yungdrung can symbolise the footsteps of the Buddha, as well as signifying the eternal, unchanging nature of reality. Size: 24cm high, 8cm opening on base

Size: 30 sticks

This 8mm Honeystone Mala (or prayer beads) was handmade in Boudha

This 8mm Orange Carnelian Mala

This string of 8 prayer flags has images of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism

Nado incense is made in 7 grades (A to G) in addition to those made especially for particular practices (such as Riwo Sangcho)

It also features two intertwined triangles (appears as a star shape)

The first two photos show the mala with darker beads

It has the Double Dorje (or crossed vajra) symbol inside the base

it is traditional to present an offering scarf or khata as a sign of respectful greeting and also as an offering to lamas after an empowerment or teaching

Khata are also used at many ceremonial occasions

May the mid hours bring happiness too

and feature 6mm pressed Turquoise powder beads ('composite turquoise') which have been threaded on brown string