purification vase

DT03 – Binh Sai Tinh

22 cm tall

Origin: Nepal

In Tibetan Buddhism, the “bumpa”—a purification vessel containing sacred water, blessed through chanting and visualization—is endowed with the following powers: 1/ It is the water of wisdom, helping to purify and remove obstacles in the practice space; 2/ It symbolizes the nectar of the Buddhas, bestowing good fortune, longevity, merit, and auspiciousness.

The mouth of the vase resembles a blooming lotus, symbolizing a pure mind; the round, bulging body symbolizes compassion; and the water inside is the nectar of wisdom.

USE:

According to Nyingma tradition, bumpa is used in:

• The ritual of purifying Sang, Sur, and offerings.
• Blessings during the Tsok ceremony
• Mandala offering
• Removing obstacles during the ritual of worshipping the guardian deities.
• The Wang initiation ceremony
• Other ritual practices.

TYPES OF VASES:

In the Nyingma tradition, there are two types of vessels:

The left bumpa is called the Pure Water Vase, a vessel without a spout, containing pure water (offering water).

Bumpa, also known as the Nectar Vase, is a vessel with a long spout containing blessed water ; it purifies offerings, sprinkles water during initiation ceremonies, and bestows blessings and power.

USE:

• Prepare clean water and mix it with saffron or bumzay (a special ingredient used for making purification water).
• Place the vase in front of the Buddha statue or deity you are practicing with (if you have one vase), or on either side of the Buddha statue or deity (if you are using two vases).

made of copper, gold-plated, or silver.