 The Vase of the Life Essence of the Earth (Sa-bcumd Bum-ba) is meant to bless and empower the earth where it is placed. It is a way of putting positive mind energy into the natural environment. The benefits of the Vase as told in ancient texts were the prevention of problems due to imbalances in the four elements of earth, water, fire, and air.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 11 December 2005 )
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 The tradition of the Wealth Treasure Vase is a very ancient one. The Vases were very well known in Tibet for centuries, and many families had them. The Wealth Treasure Vase (Norbum) brings blessings to its possessor. The powers of the Vase are concentrated in the building where it is placed, serving to increase the spiritual and material wealth of the residents.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 11 December 2005 )
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History of the White Mahakala Practice for Treasure Vases |
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 Once when meditating at a cemetery, Rahula Gupta gave gold to his teacher, Maitri-pa, and said, "Since Tibetans are poor, please give me instructions for making wealth with quick results." Maitri-pa said: "There is such a teaching; it is called 'Yeshe Ki Norbu', One Who Dwells in the Forest or Mahakala of the Seng-teng Wood; Wishfulfilling Jewel Mahakala sometimes called Great Compassionate Mahakala.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 January 2006 )
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Treasure Vases