Phurba--The Tibettan Spirit Dagger

[Sam Wiley]

I have read a little about the Tibettan Spirit Dagger, the Phurba, and it's use, but so far have not found a satisfactory account or example of it's use, only hints. Is there anywhere I can find detailed information on HOW it's used in ritual, such as a ritual outline or detailed account or instructions from a Tibettan Shaman?

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[Wongsifu]

check out the movie "the golden child"

With eddie murphy it has all th eanswers ...
:D

jus kidding

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[prana]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Phurba symbolizes dispelling of all negative energies and overcoming of positive energies. It is used in ritual ceremonies for such purposes. [/quote]

Look up Dorjee and Vajra Bell, if you want more information, It is used to Vajrayana tradition to symbolise wisdom and removing hindrance to enlightenment.

[Rinpoche]

Sam, check out this site and there is also some great graphics to use!!!

http://www.aroter.org/images/arolineage/d_lingpa_phurba_belt1.htm

The rituals will vary in accordance to the sect of the Tibetan Buddhists. There are various rituals that come into play for this item. But, there are also many symbolic items that are held or placed upon an altar. Originally, the Phurba is considered a nail of all things. It can harm a spirit where a normal knife couldn't. This lends use in many rituals of cleansing and such.

Hope that helps good luck in your search for knowledge.

[Lost_Disciple]

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Just some thoughts from an ignoramus.

[mantis108]

Namasté Rinpoche,

Welcome aboard and Great link, thanks.

Mantis108

Contraria Sunt Complementa

[Kung Lek]

sam, subscribe to tricycle magazine.

visit http://www.tibet.com

and visit here for a decent little rundown on the ritualistic instruments of tibetan buddhissm including the phurpa

http://www.exoticindiaart.com/article/ritual

peace

Kung Lek

Martial Arts Links (http://members.home.net/kunglek)

[Sam Wiley]

Ahhh...Now we're getting somewhere. Those links are great guys.

Now, where can I find the texts detailing the prayer and ritual structure? Anyone?

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[Crimson Phoenix]

Heyyyy, I see Rimpoche is from Frederick, Maryland...hmmmm...ANYBODY THINKING WHAT I'M THINKING???? :D

[crumble]

Maybe opening a can of whup-ass might be an act of compassion in this case. :D

-crumble

[GeneChing]

There's a beautiful example of a dorje being used in a ritual to destroy a sand mandala. It captures the meaning on several levels.

Gene Ching
Asst. Publisher
Kungfu Qigong Magazine & www.KUNGFUmagazine.com (http://www.KUNGFUmagazine.com)

[prana]

What have you got in mind ? :)