A deity amulet (also known as a protective amulet, mantra amulet, or deity protection amulet ) is a type of ritual object worn around the neck in Tibetan Tantric Buddhism.

It contains an image of a deity or mantra inside, which serves to protect, bless, and connect with the energy of the deity .

Types of metal strap:

• Avalokiteshvara – Chenrezig → peace, compassion

• Tara – the Goddess of Mercy → protector, rescuer from misfortune.

• Vajrapani → strength, protection, removal of obstacles

• Manjushri → intelligence

• Medicine Buddha → healing

• Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) → extremely powerful obstacle remover

• Mahakala → powerful protector, guardian, obstacle remover

• Dzambhala → wealth + merit

• How to use a metal strap 

  ✔ Wear it around your neck , under your collar, when going out.

  ✔ Keep clean

  ✔ Do not let it fall into unclean places (toilets, dirty ground, etc.)

  ✔ When taking it down, place it on a raised platform or small altar.

  ✔ When wearing it, one should have a respectful attitude.

  It is not required to have received the “ordination” to wear it →
  Anyone with a kind heart who wishes to take refuge in the deity can wear it.

  The cord has been blessed by the master Sonam Tashi Rinpoche.