This beautiful Ashtamangala (Eight Auspicious) silk brocade altar cloth is handcrafted in Tibet. It is used in traditional Tibetan Buddhist praying ceremonies or meditation practices.

This silk and handmade altar cloth is perfect for your altar or puja table. It can be used to decorate your meditation room or add an oriental style to any part of your home.

The beauty of Tibetan Buddhist shrines is often enhanced by the use of traditional decorative brocades. It features vibrant vivid colors, symbolizing the radiant nature of an enlightened mind.

(Please note that there may be slight differences in color or pattern, as each brocade is 100% handmade.)



Dimension:

Length 8” (20cm)

Width 8” (20cm)

Thickness 1/8” (0.3cm)



Meaning:

------"Eight Auspicious" in Tibetan Buddhism

Ashtamangala, The eight auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism consist of: parasol, pair of fishes, treasure vase, lotus, white-spiraling conch shell, endless knot, victory banner, and golden wheel.

Groupings of eight auspicious symbols were originally used in India at ceremonies such as an investiture or coronation of a king. In Buddhism, these eight symbols of good fortune represent the offerings made by the gods to Shakyamuni Buddha immediately after he gained enlightenment.