Cast Iron Phurba | 5” mahamudra these teachings give practical and

these teachings give practical and pointed advice on how to meditate on the nature of mind

Written and Illustrated by Gina Halpem

handcrafted by Mission Studios in Southern Oregon

Larung Gar is thus one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most vital communities

Cast Iron Phurba | 5” mahamudra these teachings give practical andThis phurba is cast in iron and handcrafted in Dehradun, India. The handle features a cast wrathful deity face. "The wrathful phurba is depicted in the dark blue colour of iron, symbolising its unchangeable and indestructible vajra nature. Vajra flames often emanate along the edges of its blades, as the phurba is described as blazing with fire when it is stabbed in the ten directions. The lower half of the dagger represents method or skilful means,