Yamantaka: The Wrathful Protector of the Dharma and Its Meaning in Jewelry

Yamantaka: The Wrathful Protector of the Dharma and Its Meaning in Jewelry

In Tibetan Buddhism, Yamantaka (大威德金刚)—also known as “Vajrabhairava” or “The Conqueror of Death”—stands as one of the most powerful wrathful deities. With nine heads, thirty‑four arms, and sixteen ...
Ink and Icons: Calligraphy and Mantras in Jewelry

Ink and Icons: Calligraphy and Mantras in Jewelry

In many Eastern traditions, the written word is more than text—it’s a living symbol of spiritual power. At QiLing Aura, we celebrate this sacred heritage by weaving calligraphy and mantras into our...
Wearing Buddha Jewelry: The Meaning Behind the Tibetan Thangka Necklace

Wearing Buddha Jewelry: The Meaning Behind the Tibetan Thangka Necklace

In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, wearing Buddha jewelry offers a simple yet profound way to stay anchored in compassion, mindfulness, and protection. One exceptional example is ...
Forged for Healing: The Sacred Craft of Tibetan Brass Medicine Buddha Amulets

Forged for Healing: The Sacred Craft of Tibetan Brass Medicine Buddha Amulets

In the windswept vastness of the Himalayas, Tibetan nomads once traveled with more than food and shelter—they carried portable shrines, amulets, and protective icons sewn into their clothing or str...
Ucchusma: The Impurity-Cleansing Protector of the Dharma

Ucchusma: The Impurity-Cleansing Protector of the Dharma

Among the fierce guardians of Tibetan Buddhism, Ucchusma—the wrathful emanation of Śākyamuni Buddha at his Parinirvana—stands out for his fiery presence and unwavering vow to uphold the Dharma. Wit...
Cundi Bodhisattva: Secrets and Legends of the Mother of the Three Ages

Cundi Bodhisattva: Secrets and Legends of the Mother of the Three Ages

In the vast panorama of Buddhist scripture, Cundi Bodhisattva—known in Tibetan as Cundi and revered as the “Mother of the Three Buddhas”—holds a uniquely exalted place. Her title reflects an unpara...
The Fierce Compassion of Drashi Lhamo: Tibet’s Unlikely Wealth Goddess

The Fierce Compassion of Drashi Lhamo: Tibet’s Unlikely Wealth Goddess

In a small, unassuming temple in Lhasa’s northern suburbs, pilgrims clutch bottles of liquor as offerings. They line up before a statue so startling it arrests the breath: jet-black skin, bulging g...
The Meaning Behind Your Buddha Pendant: More Than Ornament, A Spiritual Companion

The Meaning Behind Your Buddha Pendant: More Than Ornament, A Spiritual Companion

Wearing a Buddha pendant seems commonplace today—seen layered with chains or peeking from under collars. But beyond aesthetics, this sacred adornment carries centuries of spiritual weight, cultural...
Beyond Silver: The Art of Mixed-Metal Jewelry in Tibetan Tradition

Beyond Silver: The Art of Mixed-Metal Jewelry in Tibetan Tradition

Tibetan artisans have long celebrated the union of metals—each chosen not only for its hue and luster but also for its symbolic resonance. Mixed-metal Tibetan jewelry brings together S925 sterling ...