Ice Obsidian Phurba Mala – Buddhist Talisman of Energetic Protection and Spiritual Transformation – 108 Natural Beads, Black Obsidian Phurba -Buffalo Horn Dragon Head and 18K Gold Plated Copper – Esoteric Jewel and Unique Artisan Creation.
In creating this Obsidian Phurba Mala, I sought to forge an instrument of inner transformation — a talisman where obsidian and the symbolism of the Phurba unite to conquer demons.
This Obsidian Phurba Mala carries the vibration of primordial fire frozen in matter: an energy that cuts, purifies, and illuminates.
Composed of 108 Nevada Ice Obsidian beads, this Obsidian Phurba Mala connects the purity of the mind to the density of the earth. The three gold-plated copper counter-beads embody the circulation of vital breath, while the buffalo horn dragon head symbolizes awakened consciousness, guardian of the passage.
The terminal black obsidian phurba, meanwhile, acts as an energetic seal: it immobilizes the forces of inner chaos to transform them into clarity and peace.
This Obsidian Phurba Mala is intended as a tool for grounding and lucidity, designed to accompany meditation, tantric practices, or purification rituals. It reminds us that true demons do not reside in the outer world, but in the folds of the mind, and that only the conscious light of the heart can dissolve them.
This Obsidian Phurba Mala is made to order, please allow approximately 7 days for crafting after purchase
📿 Composition of this Obsidian Phurba Mala
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108 Nevada Ice Obsidian beads – 6 mm diameter
→ From American volcanic formations, ice obsidian unites transparency and depth. It symbolizes mental clarity and emotional purification. Its internal light, almost spectral, recalls the glow of consciousness in the heart of the night.
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Three 18K gold-plated copper counter-beads – 5 mm × 7 mm
→ Copper, a conductive metal, amplifies the energetic circulation between planes. Gold, a solar symbol, embodies radiant wisdom. Together, they promote balance between the ascending energy of the body and the stability of the mind.
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Guru Bead: Natural Buffalo Horn Dragon Head – 26 × 14 × 14 mm
→ The dragon, guardian of hidden knowledge, represents the mastery of vital force. Sculpted from buffalo horn, a living and noble material, this dragon head acts as a totem of power and awakened consciousness.
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Terminal polished Black Obsidian Phurba – 79 × 20 × 19 mm
→ The phurba is the ritual dagger of tantric masters, a tool of transmutation and grounding. In black obsidian, it becomes the focal point of this Obsidian Phurba Mala, symbolizing the inner blade that cuts through illusions and stabilizes light in matter.
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Total Length: 44 cm
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Weight: 67 g
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Mounted on a traditional Buddhist cord, braided in the 5 colors of the 5 Meditation Buddhas (blue, white, red, green, yellow), a reminder of the five transcendent wisdoms
🛕 An artisanal Obsidian Phurba Mala – Authentic craftsmanship
This Obsidian Phurba Mala was entirely designed, assembled, and harmonized by me, in keeping with a traditional Buddhist craftsmanship inherited from Tibetan malakara masters.
Every stage of its creation is guided by a conscious intention — that of forging a true ritual instrument, bearer of clarity and inner transformation.
As a certified gemologist from the National Institute of Gemmology (ING, Paris), I personally select each Nevada ice obsidian bead, each gold-plated copper element, and each energetic symbol that goes into the composition of this Obsidian Phurba Mala.
The beads are chosen for their rare translucency and their spectral grey reflections, reflections of frozen fire in the heart of matter.
This Obsidian Phurba Mala embodies the very philosophy of the phurba, the spiritual tool par excellence for conquering inner demons and channeling the energy of the awakened mind.
Unlike industrial productions, it is the result of slow, meditative, and inspired work — an act of sacred craftsmanship where matter becomes prayer.
Each Obsidian Phurba Mala thus crafted is unique, imbued with its own vibration, combining gemological rigor, spiritual heritage, and protective draconic energy.
📖 To go further
Discover our complete article on the meaning of malas, malakara traditions on our blog "All about the mala - Buddhist rosary"
🔬 About the formation of Obsidian and the particularity of Ice Obsidian
Obsidian is a glassy volcanic rock resulting from an extremely rapid cooling of silicate lava rich in silica.
When lava, still molten at over 900 °C, comes into brutal contact with air or water, its solidification is so immediate that crystallization cannot occur.
The result is an amorphous material, without a crystalline structure, comparable to natural glass with a smooth texture and deep polish.
It is this absence of crystals that gives obsidian its mirror-like surface and its symbolic density: the stone of reflection and truth.
💎 Nevada Ice Obsidian
Ice obsidian comes from volcanic formations in Nevada and Oregon, USA, where ancient flows underwent a very particular differential cooling.
Gases and water inclusions trapped in the vitreous matrix created a clearer, sometimes almost translucent obsidian, whose milky reflections recall frosted crystals.
Its color varies from light gray to smoky black, and some pieces show areas of spectral transparency, true windows into the frozen matter of fire.
☝️ To discover all varieties and characteristics of obsidian, including ice obsidian,
explore our comprehensive blog article on obsidian-dragons.com by clicking on the following link : 📎 "Obsidian, formation, history, deposits, counterfeits and use in lithotherapy"
🕯️ Spiritual symbolism and energetic function of this Obsidian Phurba Mala
This Obsidian Phurba Mala is a ritual work. It unites the telluric force of obsidian with the sacred power of the Tibetan phurba, to create an energetic field of purification, clarity, and inner mastery. Each element—stone, metal, symbol, and carving—acts as an embodied mantra, a stable vibration where the spirit finds its light in the heart of shadow.
1️⃣ Ice Obsidian – Stone of the inner mirror and conscious truth
The ice obsidian in this Obsidian Phurba Mala is the mineral manifestation of primordial frozen fire.
Translucent, cold, yet born from magma, it symbolizes the meeting of opposites: fire and ice, movement and stillness, shadow and lucidity.
Energetically, it acts as a mirror of truth: it reveals illusions, unconscious patterns, and hidden fears in order to transmute them.
In spiritual practice, it helps to see without judging, to pass through inner chaos to reach the clarity of the heart.
The Obsidian Phurba Mala becomes a silent guide, an instrument of discernment and awakening.
2️⃣ The Phurba – Blade of transformation and conquest of inner demons
The phurba is the ritual dagger of tantric Buddhism, a symbol of mental concentration and awakened will.
In this Obsidian Phurba Mala, it acts as an energetic axis: it fixes, purifies, and transmutes.
Its triple edge represents the three fundamental poisons of ignorance, anger, and attachment; its point, the consciousness that penetrates and dissolves them.
To use or wear this Obsidian Phurba Mala is to channel this alchemical force, one that does not flee from shadow but transforms it into light.
The black obsidian phurba acts as a seal of stability, connecting the practitioner to the earth and to the silent center of being.
☝️ To learn more about the phurba
I invite you to consult my very detailed blog article on the subject, by clicking on the following link: 📎 Phurba – dagger of tantric Buddhism
3️⃣ The Dragon Head – Guardian of consciousness and power of the awakened mind
Sculpted from natural buffalo horn, the dragon head of this Obsidian Phurba Mala embodies spiritual vigilance and mastery of vital force.
In Taoist and Buddhist traditions, the dragon is a symbol of wisdom, creative breath, and protection against destructive influences.
It ensures that the power of the phurba remains channeled, serving clarity rather than domination.
Thus, the dragon becomes the practitioner's ally in their inner journey: it watches over the transformation of emotions and guides the ascent of energy towards awakened consciousness.
☝️ To learn more about the symbolism of the dragon
I suggest you read my dedicated blog article by clicking on the following link: 📎 the dragon in Feng Shui – Force and energy
4️⃣ The Gold-Plated Copper Counter-Beads – Bridge between matter and spirit
The three 18K gold-plated copper counter-beads of this Obsidian Phurba Mala represent the three bodies of Buddha: Dharmakaya (body of truth), Sambhogakaya (body of bliss), and Nirmanakaya (body of emanation).
Copper, the metal connecting worlds, conducts vital energy, while gold reveals its solar light and wisdom.
These beads symbolize the harmonious circulation of breath (prana) and the fusion of yin and yang energies, spiritual and material.
They remind us that inner transformation always involves the union of opposites.
5️⃣ The Cord of the Five Meditation Buddhas – The five transcendent wisdoms
This Obsidian Phurba Mala is strung on a braided cord in the five sacred colors: blue, white, red, green, and yellow.
They correspond to the Five Dhyani Buddhas and their five wisdoms:
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Akshobhya (blue) – mirror-like wisdom and inner stability,
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Vairocana (white) – wisdom of luminous emptiness,
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Amitabha (red) – wisdom of compassion,
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Amoghasiddhi (green) – wisdom of right action,
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Ratnasambhava (yellow) – wisdom of equanimity and spiritual richness.
This braiding symbolically connects each ice obsidian bead to the universal qualities of the awakened mind, making this Obsidian Phurba Mala a complete meditation tool, aligned with the Tibetan tantric tradition.
✨ An instrument of transmutation and clarity
Wearing or practicing with this Obsidian Phurba Mala means embarking on the path of discernment and transformation.
Each bead acts as a cell of consciousness, each knot as a breath, each gesture as an offering.
This Obsidian Phurba Mala then becomes an extension of the heart and mind: an ordered energetic field, a prayer in motion, a gentle weapon against illusions.
It reminds us that conquering inner demons is not a battle, but an alchemy: that of light recognizing shadow to embrace it and dissolve it in peace.
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