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Kapala : A Tantric Ritual Bowl
 

Kapala is cup made of a human skull, frequently offered by worshipers to the fierce Tantric deities of Hindu and Buddhist. In Tibet the skull cup is displayed on the Buddhist altar and is used to offer tot he ferocious dharmapala divinities either wine, which symbolizes blood, or dough cakes, which are shaped to resemble human eyes, ears etc.

The Kapala is fashioned from the oval upper section of a human cranium. It serves as libation vessel for a vast number of Vajrayana deities, mostly wrathful. Kapala is used for containing blood in tantric ritual. Held by Kali and other manifestations of Shiva Shakti, by Mahakala and other guardian deities and their Dankinis. Kapala is made of severed head of a man or the cup made of a skull, or a bowl. The skull cup is of two kinds, when it is filled with blood it is called Asrk Kapala, and when with flesh it is called Mamsa Kapala. It is used in Tantric ritual. The deities are appeared to partake of the blood or the flesh of the demon carried in these cups.

USES OF KAPALA:

Kapala holds the nectar used for performing higher esoteric rituals. It is used during higher tantric meditation in order to achieve a transcendental state of thought and mind within the shortest possible time. It is used to offer liberation to gods and deities to ensure their devotion. In Tibetan Buddhism, the Kapala or Skull Bowl is used ritually in a number of ways. For example, the Lama may use it as an offering bowl on the altar, filled with with wine or blood as a gift to the Yidam Deity or all the Deities in the Mandala. Through the force of the practice of tantric visualizations based in deep philosophical study and meditation, a sort of transubstantiation will occur, and the wine or blood will be transformed into the Wisdom Nectar, a liquid form of the Enlightened Mind of the Deity or all of the Deities in the Celestial Palace of the Mandala. That can then be ritually imbibed by the yogi, or the Lama can choose to share it with members of His Heart Family, as in a Vajrayana Empowerment ceremony.

KAPALA WE OFFER:

We offer Kapala in different sizes and price range. Kapala we offer are of great quality at reasonable price. The fascinating and mystical ritual Kapala are important in Buddhist religion. The Kapala we offer are decorated with beautiful designs. Though simple yet great Kapala at reasonable price are available in our stock. The Kapala are monastic ritual standard, made from human skull or different metals and can be found in carved or simple and plain design. All our Kapalas are selected and tested for quality. All our Kapala are shipped within 12 hours of order received through DHL and reached to the customer within 5 to 6 business days after it is shipped. We also have Kapala Wholesale Option. Please Contact Us for detail.

 
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This Kapala (skull cup) is fashioned from the oval upper section of a human cranium. It serves as a libation vessel for a vast number of Vajrayana deities, mostly wrathful. Made from silver and 24 K pure gold this Kapala looks very beautiful and is perfect for any ritual work and it can also be used as show piece.
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Name : Kapala Weight : 380 grams
Material Used : Pure Silver with 24 k pure gold repousse. Price : US$ 150.00
Height : 7.5"
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KAPALA
kapala
This Kapala (skull cup) is fashioned from the oval upper section of a human cranium. It serves as a libation vessel for a vast number of Vajrayana deities, mostly wrathful. Made from silver and 24 K pure gold this Kapala looks very beautiful and is perfect for any ritual work and it can also be used as show piece.
Description:
Name : Kapala Weight : 240 grams
Material Used : Pure Silver with 24 k pure gold repousse. Price : US$ 125.00
Height : 6"
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