of the dialect, village and regional diff erences of emphasis. So amongst the Tibetans, there are many diff erent ways of designing amulets. T ey can be simple pieces of paper inscribed with spells wrapped in yellow or fi ve- coloured cloth, or they can be more elaborate drawings inscribed with special mantras. Usually, once you start using amulets, you will eventually have quite a collection, as I have; and in time, you might even want to emulate the Tibetans and carry all your amulets in a special box or pouch.
WHAT GIVES AMULETS THEIR POWER AND POTENCY? As far as Tibetan amulets go, their efficacy arises from the mantras inscribed on them. It is also believed that amulets worn for a long time by highly-realized Lamas are incredibly powerful. I myself possess a very special amulet given to me by my amazing Guru, HH CHODEN RINPOCHE. It is encased in an amulet box made of silver that is about 3 inches long and one inch in diameter. HH Choden Rinpoche carried this amulet his whole life,
including his years in Tibet, so inside must have been some incredibly powerful amulets, and I have benefi ted enormously from having this amulet in my possession!
FOUR BASIC TYPES OF AMULETS There are four types of amulets that address the Four Rites of ritual activities. T e way the amulets are constructed are generally the same, but their purposes diff er.
The first is the PACIFYING RITE and these amulets are worn to pacify Spirit Forces, Local Spirits, Local Gods and Demons that bring obstacles that cause illness, aggravations and setbacks to occur in one’s life.
T e second is the INCREASING RITE and these are used to magnify one’s prosperity, increase wealth and knowledge, and generally bring greater abundance of all the things that make one’s life fuller and one’s enjoyment more meaningful.
T e third is the SUBDUING RITE and these are for subduing Spirit Forces and Demons that represent a higher level of spirits.
T e fourth is the DESTROYING RITE and these are to employ the most wrathful potency to control and even to destroy dangerous demons and evil enemies.
Amulets are generally worn to attract happiness and abundance and to eliminate evil of various kinds manifesting in various ways. It is always good to remember that it is the PROTECTORS and ultimately the power of the BUDDHAS who are being called on to assist in making one’s worldly life more pleasant and less dangerous. Hence each time one places the amulet against one’s body, it is excellent to think that one is taking refuge under the Buddhas and the three jewels by reciting the Refuge Prayer. T is simple ritual is more powerful than many people realize.
THE KALACHAKRA MANDALA MIRROR
This mirror amulet features the Mandala of the Kalachakra Tantra. Just by having it in your home transforms your abode into the celestial mansion of Shambala! As a daily ritual you can walk clockwise around your rooms while holding up this mirror to absorb all negative vibrations and channel in the pure and protective energies of Shambala! Energize it daily by reflecting it against the skies, mountains, rivers and other beautiful natural landscapes.
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