Buddha pendant- Ghau- Acala Buddha

Buddha pendant- Ghau- Acala Buddha

1- What is a ghau?
The ghau is a kind of portable altar in which the image of the chosen deity of the owner is kept, wrapped in silk clothes. The vast majority of Tibetans use the ghau at home and carry it during their travels. They keep it on a real altar at home. When traveling, it is hung on the back belt. It serves as a protective symbol during travels and also allows its owner to prove his devotion to his deity.
It is used to hold amulets, written prayers, or other sacred objects. Ghaus are often richly decorated with symbolic motifs and images of Buddhist deities, such as Buddhas and other deities. They are designed to offer protection and blessings to the wearer.

2- Composition of an exceptional, handcrafted Buddha pendant

• 925 silver hallmarked to international standards.
• 18k Gold Plated on Deity
• Pyrope garnets from Mozambique on the back of the pendant in a bezel setting
• In order to protect the deity, the glass is made of leuco sapphire (transparent synthetic sapphire) like high-end watches.

As a gemologist graduated from the National Institute of Gemmology (ING, Paris, France), all our stones and materials are appraised and guaranteed natural.

- The bail of this Buddha pendant represents Garuda, the mythical bird of Buddhism

Garuda is a mythological creature found in several Asian traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. In Hinduism, Garuda is a divine bird, often depicted as a giant eagle or a half-man, half-bird being. He is the king of birds and the vahana (mount) of the god Vishnu. In Buddhism, Garuda is considered a protector of Buddhist teachings and an enemy of snakes (nagas). A symbol of power and protection, Garuda embodies strength and speed.

- On the back of this Buddha pendant is the wheel of dharma rotating thanks to a precision ball bearing system developed in Germany.

The Dharma Wheel, or Dharmachakra, is a Buddhist symbol representing the teachings of Buddha and the path to enlightenment. It is most commonly depicted with eight spokes, symbolizing the Noble Eightfold Path, an essential guide to living a virtuous life and attaining Nirvana. The wheel itself embodies the perpetual movement and spread of the Dharma teachings throughout the world. It is a central symbol in Buddhism, recalling the importance of following the principles and teachings of Buddha to achieve spiritual liberation.

- This Buddha pendant comes with a mala, Buddhist rosary composed of 108 black sandalwood beads, counter beads and Guru bead in natural rock crystal.
Length of this mala 34cm

3- Dimensions of this Buddha pendant
66mm high, 39mm wide and 11mm thick
Weight of this Buddha pendant: 67 grams

4- This Buddha pendant is dedicated to the Buddha Acala

Buddha Acala, also known as Fudō Myō-ō in Japan, is a protective deity in Tantric Buddhism. His name means "The Immutable". Acala is often depicted as a fearsome warrior with an angry face, holding a sword and a rope. He embodies the determination and strength needed to overcome obstacles and negative forces on the spiritual path. His anger symbolizes the protection of Buddhist practitioners from demons and harmful energies, while helping to purify the mind to achieve enlightenment.

To learn more about Buddha Acala, to whom this Buddha pendant is dedicated, I invite you to consult my article "Acala, head of the vidyaraja, the 5 kings of knowledge and Buddhist magical sciences" on my blog dedicated to Buddhism by clicking on this link