Handcarved Snow Lion Foldable Solid Wooden Tibetan Buddhist Altar,Buddhist Prayer Table,Tibetan Meditation Altar,Traditional Tibetan Table

SOLID SHEESHAM WOOD SNOW LION HAND-CARVED FOLDABLE TIBETAN ALTAR/SHRINE AND MEDITATION TABLE :

Tibetans commonly use a wooden altar table in daily prayer and puja (pronounced pooja in the Indian language) practice. Designed for use along with a kneeling bench, this low altar table is perfect for use as a shrine, altar, or Buddha display stand.
It will add zen to any room and become an exquisite addition to any adobe. Nothing is more suitable than this Wooden altar table for yoga, meditation, or spiritual room. For your worship rituals, this table is the perfect floor altar for your sacred contemplative space.

DESIGN :
Tibetan furniture used in homes or temples typically has lavish motifs, which include dragons, snow lions, religious prayers, or eight Buddhist auspicious symbols. The spirituality and wisdom mix beautifully with marvelous craftsmanship.

A Tibetan portable polychromed wooden altar stands or table. Pierced and carved folding monks "Puja" table, rectangular top over fretwork apron, front panel with "Kirtimukha" in the center amongst flowering scrolls and clouds, flanked by two dragons on each side. All are rising from rocks and waves, End supports carved with a pair of deers centering a Lotus flower.

These carvings of the Tibetans are said to have been developed by their masters and are transferred only to the students of this institute through a long training of about 13 years under the guidance of their teacher to transfer the art of this type of carving to them. Woodcarving is a practice of folk art that empowers the local people to direct their culture through motifs or abstractions which are usually based on nature, spiritual awareness, or replication of patterns found in native flora and fauna.

SNOW LION SYMBOLISM: THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF A SNOW LION
In Buddhism, the Snow Lion is the protector of the Buddha. In paintings and sculptures, the Snow Lion appears supporting the thrones of various Buddhist deities, symbolizing the strength and bravery of those with perfect wisdom and compassion.
The throne of a Buddha may also be depicted with eight Snow Lions representing the 8 main Bodhisattvas of Buddha Shakyamuni.

In Tibetan folklore, the Snow Lion is a mythical animal that resides in the Eastern Himalayas. The Snow Lion has a youthful, vibrant energy and a natural sense of delight. Its fur is pure white and its flowing mane is the color of Tibetan turquoise. The Snow Lion symbolizes fearlessness and victory over all obstacles. The snow lion stands for fearlessness and a cheerful mind.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS :

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS :
Height: 28cm
Width: 32 cm
Length: 60 cm

MATERIAL :
Sheesham Wood (Indian Rosewood or Dalbergia sissoo) This table is made of wood.

STYLE :
Tibetan Buddhism

ITEM WEIGHT :
5kg

TABLE DESIGN:
End Table

ROOM TYPE :
Living Room, Altar Room

COLOR
Dark and Light

FRAME MATERIAL :
Wood

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN :
India

NamasteYOGAstore :
Our small NamasteYOGAstore is an effort to bring fore India's rich textile handicrafts heritage. The store is dedicated only to handmade and handcrafted products from across the length and breadth of the country as well as Tibet, Nepal, and Myanmar. Every region and state in India is known for its ethnic crafts, and our store is the home to all these crafts. They are labors of love made painstakingly by hand, and as such, no two products are alike. What's more, the products are sourced from the various corners of the country, directly from the artisans. So anytime you pick a Karigar product, you can be sure you are getting something authentic and unique.