Many Buddhists in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India use a prayer box pendant called a “Gau”. Gau boxes open to a concealed inner space, and might be used by Tibetan Buddhists to hold a picture of their favorite Deity or Lama, a folded up scroll of Sacred Mantras, special herbs or Sacred Relics. The Gau is used as an Amulet to help the wearer to ward off negative energy and attract blessings. This precious small scale Gau is etched with the Ashtamangala; a Sacred Suite of Eight Auspicious Signs specific to a number of Indian religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. The symbols or "symbolic attributes" are "Yidam" and teaching tools. Follow the tag to read more! #gau #gaubox #prayerbox #prayeramulet #bhutan #bhutanesejewelry #buddhist #buddhistjewelry #ashtamangala #loissherrdubin #smallgau #prayerboxpendant #prayerpendant #shrine #portableshrine #wearableshrine #rarejewelry #statementjewelry #pendant #uniquejewelry #secretcompartment #treasure #fashion #style #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1X5OZH_2K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xwqoqwsh5vf

How striking is this beautiful Coral and Turquoise inlaid Gau Sterling Silver Prayer Box Pendant from Bhutan. Many Buddhists in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India use a prayer box pendant called a “Gau”. Gau boxes open to a concealed inner space, and might be used by Tibetan Buddhists to hold a picture of their favorite Deity or Lama, a folded up scroll of Sacred Mantras, special herbs or Sacred Relics. The Gau is used as an Amulet to help the wearer to ward off negative energy and attract blessings. This precious small scale Gau is etched with the Ashtamangala; a Sacred Suite of Eight Auspicious Signs specific to a number of Indian religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. The symbols or "symbolic attributes" are "Yidam" and teaching tools. Follow the tag to read more! #gau #gaubox #prayerbox #prayeramulet #bhutan #bhutanesejewelry #buddhist #buddhistjewelry #ashtamangala #loissherrdubin #smallgau #prayerboxpendant #prayerpendant #shrine #portableshrine #wearableshrine #rarejewelry #statementjewelry #pendant #uniquejewelry #secretcompartment #treasure #fashion #style #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSXY7D-HZOP/?utm_medium=tumblr

Talk about jaw-dropping! These Manjushri Gau Boxes are immaculately crafted and inlaid with gemstones and open, too, to even more amazingness! Manjushri, seen inside each of these Gau, is the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, seen wielding a flaming sword in his right hand, representing the realization of transcendent wisdom which cuts down ignorance and duality. The scripture supported by the lotus held in his left hand is a Prajñāpāramitā sūtra (book), representing his attainment of ultimate realization from the blossoming of wisdom. One the top Gau, you see Yamāntaka (meaning 'terminator of Yama i.e. Death') is the wrathful manifestation of Mañjuśrī on the front. ($950 each) #manjushri #yamantaka #wisdom #bodhisattva #bodhisattvaofwisdom #prajnaparamita #gau #gaubox #lotus #gemstones #gorgeous #rare #handmade #buddhism #tibetanbuddhism #buddhistjewelry #amulet #gemstoneinlay #golden #goldgau #statementjewelry #statementnecklace #amazing #outstanding #crystals #secret #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)