Sandalwood Damaru (Small)

A small damaru (double-sided hand-held drum) handcrafted from precious sandalwood and accented with a carved silver girdle decorated with red coral and turquoise. It is one of the key ritual implements within the tantric practices of Tibetan Buddhism. Representing the accomplishment of great bliss, it is played with the right hand, proclaiming the sound of emptiness.

The two sides of the damaru represent method and wisdom; the combination of both is the key to our enlightenment. The long tail-like ornament is the pendant (chopen) which represents the victory banner symbolic of proclaiming triumph in vanquishing our inner maras.

The chopen adorning this damaru is made from five-coloured silks, representing the five Buddha families — Vairochana (white), Amoghasiddhi (green), Amitabha (red), Ratnasambhava (yellow) and Akshobhya (blue).

Practitioners who have not received tantric initiations can offer a damaru on the altar to create the causes to receive tantric teachings in the future. Store respectfully in a clean and nice place when not in use. Includes a traditional brocade protective case.

Product Details:

• Length (including chopen): 700 mm (28-in)
• Diameter: 65 mm (2.6-in)
• Weight: 0.24 kg (0.53 lb)

More Information

• The Bell and Damaru by Tsem Rinpoche