These seven offering bowls are traditionally placed on altars in monasteries and household shrines. They symbolize the seven limbs of the human body as well as the practice of cleansing negative tendencies and accumulating merit.
When placing the bowls, they should not touch each other, as it is believed that this dulls the spirit. The water should be poured quietly, without overflowing or underfilling, to preserve prosperity and ethical balance.
Each of these seven bowls also holds a special significance. They represent symbolic offerings to a revered guest: water for drinking, water for washing the feet, fresh flowers, incense, a lamp as a symbol of wisdom, fragrant water, and food.
In Tibetan, they are called Chhoyon, Syabsel, Metog, Dugpo, Marmey, Dichhyap, Syalsey, and Rolmo. These offerings embody respect, purity, and the desire to cultivate generosity.
Made of copper, decorated with filigree embellishments, silver-plated and gold-plated, set with colored stones. Finished with red vermilion powder. Handcrafted in Nepal.
Manufacturer's information
Yala Craft by Shanta Shakya is an Asian company based in Germany. I sell my traditional Buddhist sculptural art of own production. My workshop is located in Nepal.