Kapala Patra is a sacred ritual object used in tantric meditation practices. It serves as a tool to attain a transcendental state of mind.

Kapala, the skull bowl, a symbol of wisdom (prajna) and knowledge. Its Tibetan name is Thod-Pa.

The ability to break through the duality of nirvana and samsara leads to the union of emptiness and bliss, which is the highest expression of enlightenment in Vajrayana Buddhism. Rituals in which kapalas are used include higher tantric meditation to achieve a transcendental state of mind and libations to gods and deities to gain their favor.

The Kapala (ritual skull bowl) holds deep symbolic significance in Buddhist and tantric traditions. While traditionally used in ritual practices, it can serve as a meaningful decorative piece in your home. On the Buddhist altar, the Kapala is a revered object symbolizing transformation, offering, and the dissolution of ego. It can be filled with offerings like water, flowers, or other ritual substances, aligning with the purpose of honoring deities and cultivating mindfulness during meditative practices.

Kapala (Patra)
cup is in crystal, tripod base and lid of copper, decorated with filigree ornamentation, silver- and gold-plated, set with coloured stones, topped by crystal half vajra. The Kapala is patinated for an antique finish. Handmade in Nepal.

❧ Height: 9″ / 23 cm
❧ Width: 6.5″ / 17 cm
❧ Depth: 6″ / 15 cm
❧ Weight: 1.094 g / 1.114 g

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Yala Craft by Shanta Shakya is an asian owned business based in Germany. I am selling my traditional buddhist sculptural art from my own production. My workshop is in Nepal.
Yala Craft UG, Jülicher Str. 72, 40477 Düsseldorf, hallo [!at] yala-craft.com

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SHIPPING
* The item is ready to be shipped.
* All orders will be send by UPS or by DHL and you will receive a tracking number.
* I am packing myself. All statues will be wrapped in Nepali Lokta paper first. To protect the surface. It is then carefully wrapped in various layers of packaging material, using as less plastic as possible. I will use bubble foil if necessary.
* For shipments that exceed the EUR 1,000 limit and are shipped to a destination outside the European Union, an export document must be prepared by me and together with the item presented to German customs before I can pass it on to the shipping company. This takes 1 to 3 days, depending on their office hours.
* The delivery time is approx. 7-10 days to the USA, 2-4 days within Europe.
* For deliveries to non-EU countries, duty and import taxes may apply in addition to the purchase price.

NOTE
Each Kapala contains from three parts that lie loosely on top of each other. Stand, quarz crystal cup and lid.