Hand-Beaten Copper Offering Bowls with Brass Trim – Set of 7 (3-Inch Diameter)

Hand-Beaten Copper Offering Bowls with Brass Trim – Set of 7 (3-Inch Diameter)

Honor your spiritual practice with this exquisite set of Tibetan Buddhist Offering Bowls, traditionally used in Himalayan Buddhist rituals. Expertly hand-crafted from copper with elegant brass trim, these bowls are heavy and substantial, adding a sense of presence and reverence to your altar.

Key Features:

• Set of 7 offering bowls for traditional altar use

• Hand-beaten copper with polished brass trim

• 3-inch diameter — ideal for personal shrines and sacred spaces

• Heavy and substantial for a grounding presence

• Crafted using traditional techniques for authentic ritual practice

Significance of the Eight Outer Offerings:
In Tibetan Buddhism, offering bowls are arranged in a row to symbolize the eight outer offerings:

1. Water for drinking – Symbolizing hospitality and refreshment

2. Water for washing – Representing purification

3. Flowers – An offering of beauty and impermanence

4. Incense – Purifying the space with fragrance

5. Light – Dispelling darkness with wisdom

6. Perfume – Symbolizing sensory purification

7. Food – Offering nourishment and generosity

8. Music – A joyful offering to delight all beings

While it is traditional to fill each bowl with its corresponding symbolic offering, many practitioners simply fill all the bowls with clean water as a representation of purity and devotion. A butter lamp or tealight is often placed alongside the bowls to complete the light offering.

How to Use:

• Arrange the 7 bowls in a straight line on your altar.

• Fill each with fresh water or traditional offerings.

• Place a lamp or candle to represent the light offering.

• Perform your practice with a heart of generosity and mindfulness.

With their rich copper tones and elegant brass detailing, these offering bowls bring a touch of authentic craftsmanship and spiritual significance to your Tibetan Buddhist practice.