H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche Mendup Rilbu

The precious rilbus of holy beings are highly sought after for their rarity and potency. Carrying the blessings of the lineage lamas, they contain the relics, hair, robes, possessions of the Lama, or resources of the holy places associated with the Lama, and are made according to scriptural tradition. They are excellent for anyone seeking efficacious healing, powerful protection and general blessings.

These mendup rilbus (sman sgrub ril bu) are blessed medicinal substances that carry the blessings of the lineage lamas in general, and especially those of the eminent healing mahasiddha, His Eminence Drubwang Gangchen Rinpoche, who is believed to be an emanation of the Medicine Buddha. Also referred to as 'sacred medicine', mendup rilbus are traditionally consumed by those with faith as a type of medicine for general ailments and health complaints. They can also be inserted into statues and stupas for protection and blessings.

Available as a set of 3 rilbus (packed in a miniature envelope) and 10 rilbus (packed in a miniature glass bottle).

Directions for Use

• Consume one rilbu daily or as needed with some warm water for good health and swift recovery.


• Insert into Buddha statues and stupas for consecration and increased positive potential. It is said that if one has very good samaya with one's guru, the holy rilbus placed in a stupa will miraculously multiply.


• Put into bathing water to relieve skin problems and for general protection.


• Place in the mouth of a dying person or animal to help them pass on peacefully.


• Place in the mouth of a deceased person or animal to help them take a better rebirth.


• Store in a cool, dry place.

Product Details

Set of 3 rilbus

• Packed in a miniature card envelope
• Rilbu diameter: 1 - 6mm (0.03 - 0.2-in)
• Height: 60mm (2.4-in)
• Width: 40mm (1.6-in)
• Weight: 0.01 kg (0.02 lb)

Set of 10 rilbus

• Packed in a miniature glass bottle
• Rilbu diameter: 1 - 6mm (0.03 - 0.2-in)
• Height: 85mm (3.3-in)
• Width: 50mm (2.0-in)
• Weight: 0.01 kg (0.02 lb)