{"product_id":"tibetan-phurba-for-healing-small","title":"Tibetan Phurba for healing- SMALL","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ephurba\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tibetan_script\" title=\"Tibetan script\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tibetan_script\"\u003eTibetan\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"bo\" class=\"uchen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eཕུར་པ or ཕུར་བ\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wylie_transliteration\" title=\"Wylie transliteration\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wylie_transliteration\"\u003eWylie\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ephur ba\u003c\/i\u003e; alternate\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Transliteration\" title=\"Transliteration\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Transliteration\"\u003etransliterations\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ephurpa\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ephurbu\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epurbha\u003c\/i\u003e, or\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ephurpu\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003csup class=\"noprint Inline-Template\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style\/Pronunciation\" title=\"Wikipedia:Manual of Style\/Pronunciation\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style\/Pronunciation\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Standard Tibetan IPA transcription needed for this term.\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eneeds IPA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekīla\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sanskrit\" title=\"Sanskrit\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sanskrit\"\u003eSanskrit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Devanagari\" title=\"Devanagari\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Devanagari\"\u003eDevanagari\u003c\/a\u003e: कील;\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IAST\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"IAST\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IAST\"\u003eIAST\u003c\/a\u003e: kīla) is a three-sided peg, stake,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knife\" title=\"Knife\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knife\"\u003eknife\u003c\/a\u003e, or nail-like ritual implement deeply rooted in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Indo-Tibetan_Buddhism\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;redlink=1\" class=\"new\" title=\"Indo-Tibetan Buddhism (page does not exist)\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Indo-Tibetan_Buddhism\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;redlink=1\"\u003eIndo-Tibetan Buddhism\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/B%C3%B6n\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Bön\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/B%C3%B6n\"\u003eBön\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etraditions. Its primary association is with the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Meditational_deity\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Meditational deity\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Meditational_deity\"\u003emeditational deity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vajrak%C4%ABlaya\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Vajrakīlaya\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vajrak%C4%ABlaya\"\u003eVajrakīlaya\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Dorje Phurba), embodying the essence of transformative power. The etymology and historical context of the term reveal some debate, as both \"phurba\" and \"kīla\" can be used interchangeably in sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe construction of the phurba is diverse, featuring a pommel, handle, and a blade with three triangular facets. The composition often revolves around the numerological significance of three and nine, with materials ranging from wood and metal to bone and crystal. Phurba blades can be made from\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thokcha\" title=\"Thokcha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thokcha\"\u003emeteoric iron\u003c\/a\u003e, which holds symbolic importance. The pommel typically displays faces of Vajrakīlaya or other sacred motifs. This implement is not intended as a physical weapon, but rather as a spiritual tool, embodying stability and energetic continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe phurba's ritual usage is extensive and encompasses various practices. It is used to establish stability during ceremonies and symbolizes powerful attributes of Vajrayana deities. The phurba's energy is fierce and transfixing, used for purposes such as exorcism, weather manipulation, meditation, and blessings. The implement's connection with Vajrakilaya represents the transmutation of negative energies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn diverse cultural contexts, the phurba maintains its significance. It remains in use among\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shaman\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Shaman\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shaman\"\u003eshamans\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Siddha\" title=\"Siddha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Siddha\"\u003emagicians\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tantrika\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Tantrika\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tantrika\"\u003etantrikas\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lama\" title=\"Lama\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lama\"\u003elamas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof various ethnic backgrounds. Different traditions and lineages emphasize various aspects of the phurba, using it for healing, meditation, and connecting with spiritual energies. Ultimately, the phurba stands as a potent emblem of transformation, symbolic power, and the interconnectedness of the spiritual and material realms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Wisdom Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46792429895967,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/2822\/5823\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e48e6287-2a49-4915-93ee-238bd8a9059c.jpg?v=1728167589","url":"https:\/\/shopwildwisdomcollective.store\/products\/tibetan-phurba-for-healing-small","provider":"Wild Wisdom Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}