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Two thousand and five hundred years ago, Buddha prophesied the coming of a time of great degeneration. Through his compassion, Buddha gave specific instructions for healing the environment in such degenerate times and restoring the energy of the different realms of existence and the beings living therein. The production of Treasure Vases was among these instructions and through this ancient remedy the five essential elements (earth, water, fire, air and space) can be brought back into balance and their vitality replenished.

The Treasure Vases were very well known in Tibet for centuries, and many families had them. The Treasure Vase (Norbum) brings blessings to its possessor. Traditionally, the Vase was considered to protect from the negative influences of both human and non-human beings. It protected from fears of life and death. It strengthened karmic connections so that the obstacles to material gain and prosperity were eliminated. It also improved the spiritual environment so worldly and transcendental accomplishments were more easily obtained.

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These Treasure Vases, containing ingredients collected from many different parts of the world, were consecrated by the monks of Gyuto Monastery on an auspicious day of the month, when all the planets and constellations were in their most beneficial alignment.

Inside them are pictures of the Five Wealth-bestowing Deities of the White Dzambhala, auspicious symbols, and Dzambhala mantras dedicated to the benefit of all beings through increase in merit, wealth and abundance. The vases were filled with rare and rich fragrances, medicinal plants, medicine pills and holy objects collected from many different monasteries. In addition, they contain water from Mount Kailash and the Ganges River, as well as earth from such holy places as Kailash, Lumbini (where Buddha was born) and Buddha Gaya (where he manifested enlightenment). Each vase also contains numerous small spheres of high quality porcelain clay into which the ground powder of such precious stones as coral, turquoise, pearl, gold and silver have been mixed.

The purpose of Treasure Vases is to bring prosperity - whether material, emotional or spiritual - to their owners. According to their various desires, this prosperity may take the form of material wealth, a wished for baby, good health or the healing of family conflicts.

Producing Treasure Vases is a spiritual activity that requires many days of preparation. The ceremony performed by the Gyuto monks who consecrated these vases took three days to complete.

Caring for the Wealth Vase

The Wealth Vase should never be put on the floor. If you maintain a Buddhist altar in your home, this is the best place for your vase. Placing the vase on your kitchen counter or on your dining room table, for example, is not recommended.
It is a very beneficial to have a Treasure Vase in your house or place of business.

If you wish to have a Treasure Vase, we request $200 donation per vase.
For more information, please contact Gyuto Center at (408) 926-9430 or send an email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Dzambhala Mantras

OM PED-MA TO-DHA AR-YA ZAM-BA-LA RHI-DHA-YA HUNG-PHAT,
OM BEN-ZA DA-KI-NE HUNG-PHAT, OM RAT-NA DA KI-NE HUNG-PHAT,
OM PED-MA DA KI-NE HUNG PHAT, OM KA-MA DA-KI-NE HUNG-PHAT

May all beings gain true bliss!
 

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