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THENG NGNA’ AMULETS OF TIBET part.2

amulets3 (2)Ancient sacred texts such as the Sutra of Omnipresence refer to “five poisonous eyes of evil,” bad thoughts and traps of jealousy. He asserts that “the strategy of ‘ eye for an eye” revenge, would be the cause that would create bad karma . It is believed that objects such as agate Dzi beads , necklaces made of turquoise , coral, amber etc . adorned the most important and revered statues. Cosmology and Buddhist teachings on ‘ soul explain that it is the substance of the human spiritual , higher , eternal and unchanging , identical to the “I” . The ‘ soul decreed the act of nature , the same nature and its elements provide strength and protection. Shamans Himalayan state that nature has a conscience and their own business , and energy forms in the universe . The components of Theng ngna ‘ are unintelligent and can not have their own will , therefore , there must be a cause them awakenings , making them active , making trigger the potential inherent in each stone or metal. The act of this cause is the ‘ intention of those who gave shape, the sound vibration of his prayers in the ‘ geographical environment . The cause that gives rise to the energy of ‘ object relates to the interaction between soul and nature, creator of the object and the wearer . With its symbolism , an amulet reminds us of the way we want to follow , what we want to happen in our lives, encourages us to persevere in achieving our goal. Wear it causes us to be constantly aware of it, to stay focused . Giving attention to strive for their goals and means to achieve them. And ‘ necessary to specify that the amulets have the importance that each person gives , if you do not internalize their deep meaning in relation to his own being , it is best not to wear it . In other places of the ‘ Central Asia, Brahmins , Buddhists and Hindus believe that owning these special talismans attract positive energies and amplify the good that already exists. Passed down from generation to generation as a valuable cultural and spiritual heritage of the Theng Ngna ‘ amulets are handmade, unique and personal aimed at preserving its holders from danger , pain, wickedness and risks caused by evil spirits. According to the religious preceptors of the ancient art related to the protection invisible , are a symbol for good luck that protects its owner from disease and other dark forces considered dangerous . For a long time the information about the fascinating objects have remained a privilege of the few wise and knowledgeable of the practices related to ritualiche Bon , the ancestral doctrine that converged with other methods and hidden mystical knowledge in the areas of Qinghai, the historic land of Amdo .

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