Chakra Singing Bowl Cushions

Chakra Singing Bowl Cushions are the newest addition to our Singing Bowl Accessories Category. We have a cushion for each chakra, and our cushions are made from satin and stuffed with cotton. Each cushion is 5.25 inches long and wide, and 2 inches tall. These cushions are great for singing bowls that are between 5 and 8 inches wide.

Here are some photos of our Chakra singing bowl pillows.

Throat Chakra Singing Bowl Cushion

 

Crown Chakra Singing Bowl Cushion

 

 Root Chakra Singing Bowl Cushion

Here is a chakra chart I found here. I have changed some of the wording

Number	English Name	Location	Color	Element	Related To
1	Root Chakra	Base of spine	Red	Earth	our feeling of being grounded, rooted, connected to the earth, nature, and the physical world
2	Sacral Chakra	Low abdomen, lower back, reproductive organs	Orange	Water	Creativity, sexuality, Eroticism
3	Solar Plexus Chakra	Solar Plexus (upper abdomen between navel and sternum)	Yellow	Fire	Our sense of self, ego, metabolism
4	Heart Chakra	Center of body at heart level	Green	Air	Love for ourselves and for others, empathy, ability to care for others and be cared for
5	Throat chakra	Base of throat	Light blue	Sound	Ability to communicate effectively and hear and understand those around us
6	Brow chakra, Third Eye	Forehead, between and slightly above eyebrows	Indigo	Light	Sight, physical and intellectual
7	Crown Chakra	Top of head	White or violet	Thought	Spirituality, our ability to connect with the outer realm

Tibetan Rings, Om Rings, Turquoise and Coral Rings

We have a new batch of rings at Hinky Imports. Some are adjustable, and some are an exact size. The styles include a new style of rings in brass with turquoise and coral inlay, and rings in white metal with carvings but no gemstones.

Eight Auspicious Signs Silver Ring

This ring is made from plated silver. It is .5 of an inch wide. This is an adjustable ring, but it is a large ring. This ring would be a thumb ring on most women, and the smallest you can make it is a size 9. This ring was handmade in Nepal. The eight auspicious signs are eight of the most important Buddhist symbols. They are, the eternity knot, the two fish symbol, the parasol, the victory banner, the conch shell, the lotus flower, the dharma wheel and the vase of treasure. 

 

$26.99

Turquoise and Coral Om Symbol Ring

This ring is made from white metal, with a large turquoise gemstone in the face of the ring. There are small amounts of coral inlay around the edges of this ring, and the om symbol is an inlay as well- made from brass. The om symbol shown on this ring is the Tibetan om symbol. The easiest way (in my opinion) for a Western mind to tell the difference in the om symbols is that the second part of the Sanskrit om symbol looks like a circle, and the second part of the Tibetan om symbol looks like a 'v'.

 

$24.99

Here is an example of the Tibetan Om symbol...

 

Here is an example of the Sanskrit Om Symbol...

Both versions of the om symbol are popular in Tibetan jewelry, but some people have a preference for the Tibetan om symbol, especially those who practice Tibetan Buddhism, and some people like the Sanskrit version because it is more universal and recognizable.

Buddhist Locks- Tibetan Locks

We just received a couple of our Tibetan locks back in stock. These are really good sellers, and people love using these locks for decoration, and they actually work like a regular padlock as well. This is great for locking up your important items so no one can get them, and these locks also make really lovely decoration on cabinets, etc. We have two colors of this lock in stock right now. One color is green, and it is made from iron. The other lock is made from brass.

Brass Om Mani Padme Hum Buddhist Lock

 

This lock is made from brass, and it is 4.5 inches long. There are two keys, and each key has a double dorje symbol at the top. This lock is fully functional. The om mani padme hum mantra (hail to the jewel in the lotus) is on both sides of this lock. There is a conch shell in the center of the mantra.

Buddhist Lock, Handmade from Iron with Buddhist Mantra

 

This lock is made from iron. The Buddhist mantra, om mani padme hum, is featured on both sides of this lock. This lock was handmade in Nepal by Tibetan artisans. There are two keys with this lock as well. Both locks retail for only $39.99

We sell these locks in our showroom, and in person they are even more beautiful. These locks have been surprisingly popular and top sellers for us at Hinky Imports.

Tibetan Jewelry, Tibetan Bracelets

Tibetan jewelry is the name for a wide variety of jewelry made in the Tibetan style. Tibetan jewelry is also called Buddhist jewelry. Almost all our Tibetan jewelry comes from Nepal, where it is made by Tibetan refugees. You can also find Tibetan jewelry or Buddhist jewelry made in Thailand, Bhutan, and Indonesia. Here are some of our newest offerings in Tibetan Jewelry.

Eight Auspicious Signs Turquoise and Coral Bracelet

This bracelet is made from white metal (silver plate). This bracelet is .3 of an inch wide and it is adjustable to fit any wrist. The eight auspicious signs are engraved around the outside of the bracelet, and there are also turquoise and coral gemstones on this bracelet. This bracelet was handmade in Nepal. Please click on the link for more information on the Eight Auspicious Symbols.

 

Three-Metal Adjustable Om Mani Padme Hum Ring 

This ring has the most famous Buddhist mantra on it in Nepali script. This mantra is om mani padme hum, hail to the jewel in the lotus. There is a great description of this mantra in this article, Om Mani Padme Hum, The Mantra of Avalokitesvara. This ring is open in the back, and it can fit anyone. This ring is 3/8 of an inch wide.

 

We have tons of new items in our Tibetan jewelry section, and we list more every week, so keep checking back!

Buddhist Malas- Prayer Beads for Meditation

At Hinky Imports, we have a new crop of prayer beads. We just listed 30 new styles of malas to our Prayer Beads section. The types of malas range from regular malas with 108 beads, the traditional Buddhist mala, to small wrist malas. And the materials used to make these new malas include bodhi seeds, yak bone beads, and agate beads. We are always listening to our customers' requests for malas, and some of the malas we have purchased at the request of our buyers are listed below.

Bodhi Seeds Medicine Wrist Mala

Medicine malas are hugely popular right now, and this bodhi seed medicine mala is something we saw around, and knew we had to get in. This medicine mala is made from bodhi seeds, with turquoise and coral inlay. As gemstones, turquoise and coral are very healing. Turquoise especially is known as a medicinal gemstone and has been used in Nepal and Tibet for centuries. This medicine wrist mala also has copper, brass, and silver inlay. These are the three healing metals, and they have healing qualities when combined. If you have issues with carpal tunnel, arthritis, or joint aches and pains, then the three healing metals are something you need to try. The fact that this wrist mala is made from bodhi seed beads makes it extra special. Many medicine malas are made from yak bone, and bodhi seeds, of course, have their own degree of popularity. This mala is made with a drawstring closure. The drawstring helps this bracelet expand to fit any size of wrist, and the beads are each 9 mm wide.

 

$22.99

Tiger Eye Mala 

 This Tiger Eye Mala was purchased at the request of a few of our customers. It is made from tiger eye beads on a satin cord. There are 108 beads on this mala. There is a guru bead on the end of the mala. This helps you know when you have completed your meditation and reached the point you started from. This mala was handmade in Nepal. The tiger eye beads are each 7 mm wide.

 

$69

Sandalwood Mala

Sandalwood malas have always been popular for their soothing scent. This mala is made from unvarnished sandalwood, which is nice because it retains it's original scent. There are two sets of counting beads. Counting beads help you mark your place while meditation. There are also large turquoise and coral spacer beads. These beads have two functions. First, they look lovely and really make this mala an interesting piece, and second, they are much larger than the rest of the beads, and so you can keep track of where you are without having to keep your eyes open. This mala was handmade in Nepal.

 

$32.99

There are many more types and styles of malas on our prayer beads page, and keep checking, we are adding new products often!

 

Om Symbol Wood Carvings

If you are looking for some Buddhist items to hang on your wall, Hinky Imports has got you covered. We have tons of things like large tapestries and prayer flags, wall hanging prayer wheels, thangkas, and more. But today I want to tell about our new wood carvings. We have a few different types of wood carvings, and the designs on our wood carvings are the eight auspicious symbols, the Kalachakra mantra symbol, and the Om symbol.

The, Ashtamangala or Eight Auspicious Symbols are important symbols in Tibetan Buddhism, and they include the victory banner, the conch shell, and the lotus symbol. The eight auspicious symbols represent the gifts given to Shakyamuni when he attained enlightenment. Ashtamangala translates into eight auspicious symbols because ashta menas eight and mangala means auspicious. Our wood carving with the eight auspicious symbols is a great take on the eight lucky signs, because the signs are shown combined, on top of each other, in the same style as the Kalachakra mantra.

Eight Auspicious Signs Wood Carving

$65.99

We also have a couple of wood carvings that feature the Kalachakra mantra symbol. This symbol is also known as the ten-fold powerful symbol, and it is made up of a combination of symbols laid on top of each other. The Kalachakra mantra symbol is representative of the Kalachakra tantra, which is a tantric system that is very complex. To read an amazing compilation of the meaning of the Kalachakra mantra symbol, check out this link from the International Kalachakra Network.

Here is our newest Kalachakra mantra symbol wood carving. This is a new item for us, we have carried a smaller version of this wood carving for a while now, but this larger version just came in, and it is absolutely stunning. Another big difference from the smaller wood carving is that the Kalachakra mantra itself is painted completely in gold, which really sets off this wood carving.

Kalachakra Mantra Symbol Wood Carving

This wood carving is 17" long, so make sure you find a big area to place this beautiful wood carving!

$159

In addition to the wood carvings above, we also just received the Om symbol wood carving in a few different styles. For a long time we only carried plain painted wood carvings with the om symbol on the front, but recently we have received wood carvings with metal on the front, which really make the wood carvings become something beautiful. 

Gold, Silver, and Brass Om Symbol Wood Carving

$59

This wood carving is 8 inches long and 9 inches wide. It is made from elm wood and then painted black, and on the front of this wood carving there is an overlay of silver, gold, and copper metal. This om symbol is the Sanskrit type of the om symbol, as opposed to the Tibetan form of the om symbol, where the second part looks like a 'v' rather than a circle. 

Our wood carvings are popular items, and they offer a great way to show your Tibetan Buddhist spirit off in your home.

The White Tara Buddha

        The White Tara is one of the most loved Buddhas. The White Tara is a bodhisattva, which means that she has stalled her journey to full Buddha-hood to help others achieve enlightenment. The White Tara is different from the Green Tara because her energy is calmer and more peaceful. It is said that the White Tara possesses the energy of an older woman who is wise, while the Green Tara is more flighty and energetic.

          If you would like to learn more about the White Tara, we have just posted an article on the White Tara in our Newsletter section.  We carry many products that feature the White Tara Buddha.

White Tara Buddha Statue

This statue is made from brass. It features the White Tara in the center and there are other Buddhas around the outside of the statue. This statue is 4.25 inches tall and 3 inches wide. This Buddha statue is small and will work wonderfully if you want the White Tara to help you while you are at work. She can sit at one corner of your desk and protect your workplace. You can also use this White Tara statue in your altar or at your home on a table or shelf for decoration.

$59

 

 

 

The White Tara Thangka

We carry more than one type of White Tara Thangka. The White Tara is a very popular Buddhist deity and so thangkas of the White Tara always sell fast. This White Tara Thangka is on of our most popular styles. This thangka is mounted on brocade, and the thangka with the brocade is 34 inches long and 20 inches wide. 

$59.99

 

 

 

The White Tara Prayer Flag 

This new kind of prayer flag is very cute because it is made from satin material. This prayer flag is 39 inches long and 28 inches wide and it was made in Nepal. This is a different style of prayer flag from the norm, because it is larger and because you hang it from one side. This style of prayer flag is called a vertical prayer flag. 

$24.99

 

 

The White Tara is a popular deity for many reasons, like all the Taras, she is representative of compassion. But the White Tara is also a good Tara for women as we get older and our energy becomes lower, and yet more able to go deep within, as opposed to the frantic energy of our youth.