gau, reliquary, Buddhist protection pendant, Garuda, 925 silver, turquoise, nan hong agate.

Gau, reliquary, Buddhist protection pendant, Garuda,

925 silver,

Turquoise "sleeping beauty"

Nan hong agate (southern red) this particular agate owes its red color to its cinnabar content (hgs)

As a gemologist graduated from the National Institute of Gemmology (ING), Paris, France. All our materials are appraised and certified by us.

Dimensions of the reliquary: 76.16/44.43/19.54mm Approximate weight of 50 grams

The reliquary is of course openable to deposit prayer rolls, mantras or any other consecrated object of Buddhism

3 models available to choose from: Silver eyes, eyes with set turquoises, eyes with set nan hong agate

GARUDA

Garuda, fabulous bird-man of Hindu and then Buddhist mythology, son
of Kashyapa and Vinatâ and brother of Aruna, the charioteer of the god Surya.
It is the vahana, or mount, of the god Vishnu. He is also considered the king
birds. In Tibet, Khyung (ཁྱུང) is the Tibetan name for the Garuda. Coming from
India, it was assimilated to the khading of the Bön religion, the eagle with golden horns. THE
black garuda is a deity of the nyingmapa school of tibetan buddhism that
held to suppress the ailments caused by the naga and spirits of the
earth. It is featured on the Lungta. He is represented in the iconography of
Shambhala by Chogyam Trungpa for whom it is associated with speed and
significant power. Like the phoenix, he rises from the ashes of destruction,
it is indestructible.

On the back of the reliquary are engraved three auspicious symbols of Buddhism

The Endless Knot or Tibetan Infinite Knot is a Buddhist symbol that represents the movement of that which is eternal, intertwining spiritual paths and time. The shape of the Endless Knot is evocative of wisdom and compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. The top and bottom of the symbol symbolize the interaction of opposing and dual forces, which ultimately come together and unite in the universe. The Tibetan Infinite Knot also represents the inseparability of the Void and the reality of existence. Finally, since the Knot has neither beginning nor end, it is also defined as the Wisdom of Buddha

The Wheel of Dharma remains the most important symbol of Tibetan Buddhism, it symbolizes Buddhist law as well as the teaching of the Buddha who was the first to set this Wheel in motion. The Wheel of Dharma represents the eternal movement of the cycle of rebirths (or karma). It is also the continuity of the Buddha's teachings, in all its forms and in all directions, teachings that lead to Happiness and liberation. The Wheel of Dharma is often represented with four or eight branches, embodying the Four Noble Truths and the Eight Steps.

The parasol symbolizes the activity that protects men from all evils: illnesses, accidents, evil spirits. She also protects the beings of the lower worlds. In Tibetan Buddhism, the umbrella protects us from suffering. The Tibetan umbrella guarantees wisdom. From a Buddhist point of view, the parasol represents a form of protection and welcome to anyone who would like to enter the path of Dharma and progress on the path of Enlightenment.