{"product_id":"tibetaanse-kathas-set-5-kleuren-xl-220x43cm","title":"Kathag Tibetan Shawls SET 5 colours XL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e Set of 5 Kathags in the colours of the 5 Dhyani Buddhas, elegantly adorned with the 8 Auspicious Symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight Auspicious symbols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px\"\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;precious umbrella\u0026nbsp;saves us from all this life\u0026rsquo;s obstacles \u0026ndash; such as sicknesses, contagious diseases, spirit possessions, interferers and so forth \u0026ndash; and also from the next life\u0026rsquo;s obstacles \u0026ndash; the sufferings of the three evil-gone-ones,3\u0026nbsp;of the devas, human beings and so forth. It saves us completely from being tormented by the heat of both temporary and long-term sufferings. It has the dependent arising of giving the extended joy of a cooling shadow of peace and happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;yellow fish. Fish swim as they like without fear in the ocean. Like that [the yellow fish] is a dependent arising for oneself and others to run and enjoy freely with no resistance from happiness to happiness without fear of drowning in the oceans of suffering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;vase of great treasure\u0026nbsp;is a\u0026nbsp;dependent arising that brings unceasingly all desired things, the fortune of a glorious life, enjoyments and so forth in the three realms of existence (the desire, form and formless realms) and peace (liberation from samsara).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;lotus\u0026nbsp;is a dependent arising that frees us from all the stains of mistakes \u0026ndash; the non-virtues of body, speech and mind. The abundant blossoming of a hundred petals of white virtue brings an abundance of the good essence of honey \u0026ndash; everlasting happiness, definite goodness (liberation and the state of omniscient mind).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;white conch shell\u0026nbsp;swirling clockwise\u0026nbsp;is a dependent arising announcing the sweet melody of the profound and extensive Dharma that fits the elements, level of mind and wishes of sentient beings who are the objects to be subdued. It awakens transmigratory beings from the ignorant sleep of unknowing and persuades them to accomplish works for the benefit and happiness of themselves and others.\u003cbr \/\u003e The\u0026nbsp;glorious knot\u0026nbsp;is a dependent arising for Dharma and politics to utilise and support each other in one continuous connection. Like that, at the time of the path, method and wisdom connect by being unified with each other; emptiness and dependent arising are connected in one without contradiction. At the time of the resultant state of buddha, omniscience and compassion are unified.\u003cbr \/\u003e The banner\u0026nbsp;is a dependent arising for the activities of one\u0026rsquo;s own three doors and those of others, not to\u0026nbsp;be stepped upon by obstacles or disharmonious conditions\u0026nbsp;but to be victorious, and for the precious teachings of the Buddha to be victorious in the war over the black side, the types of maras.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;golden Dharmachakra\u0026nbsp;is a dependent arising for the precious wheel of the holy Dharma, the scriptures and realisations of the Victorious One, to turn unceasingly in the whole universe. In dependence upon that, all those who are reborn and degenerating (samsaric beings who are continually being reborn and dying under the control of karma and delusion) apply themselves to the most glorious virtue, total liberation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, a Katha serves as a greeting scarf or shawl, used for\u0026nbsp;demonstrating respect for your guest by offering them a scarf upon arrival, similar to giving flowers or a gift in the West. This respectful gesture strengthens the bond between the host and the guest.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e In addition to welcoming guests, Kathags are also used to drape over Buddha statues or Thangkas, magnificent scroll paintings. This act symbolises reverence and devotion to the Buddha and contributes to the sacred atmosphere surrounding these spiritual representations.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e Furthermore, Kathags are used to decorate the altar, with the scarf serving as a colorful addition that enhances the sacred space. The symbolic significance of the Kathag goes beyond its physical form; it represents hospitality, respect, and reverence within the rich context of Tibetan Buddhist culture.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e Mani Bhadra B.V. - Phoenix Import offers a selection of typical Tibetan textile products. Most Tibetan textile products hold spiritual or symbolic meanings for Tibetans and are used as decorations for the altar, the \u0026#39;Gompa\u0026#39; (meditation space), or the home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mani Bhadra BV - Phoenix Import","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53365508669783,"sku":"17252","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/8923\/3751\/files\/17252.jpg?v=1776832827","url":"https:\/\/www.phoeniximport.com\/en\/products\/kathag-tibetan-shawls-set-5-colours-xl-220x43cm","provider":"Mani Bhadra BV - Phoenix Import","version":"1.0","type":"link"}