Rare Lightning-Struck Wood Phurba / Vajra Kilaya - Essential for Rituals, Home Protection Artifact

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The increase in shipping fees is a reluctant necessity. We hope for your understanding and continued support. This is a rare computer 3D-carved piece, with very fine craftsmanship. The carving costs were substantial. Length: 16cm Maximum circumference: 12cm Minimum circumference: 6cm Features three identical wrathful Kila heads on each side. About the Phurba: The three-sided Vajra Kilaya primarily symbolizes the immensely powerful Buddha-nature of the wrathful deity Vajra Kilaya, who effectively eradicates all obstacles. The Sanskrit term "kila" means "peg" or "stake." In the Vedic period, "kila" may have originated from stakes used to tether or sacrifice animals. Similarly, the Tibetan equivalent "Phur-pa" also refers to a stake or tent peg. In Vedic earth divination rituals, a stake was used to pinpoint and secure the head of an earth serpent dwelling underground, stabilizing the foundation before constructing a sacred altar or fire pit. In Tibet, similar ceremonies were performed before building monasteries, temples, or stupas to precisely locate the "snake-tailed earth deity." This ritual stems from early creation myths where the great god Indra used the tip of his vajra to pin the head of the great serpent god. The great serpent god was coiled around a small sacred mountain near Mount Meru, with its head blocking the "source of life." The term "indrakila" was also used for a wooden shaft that passed through a stupa or large idol, symbolizing the central channel. The earliest wooden phurbas carved in the image of deities have been unearthed in the Khotan region. The earliest palm-leaf manuscripts detailing the ritual of the phurba, dating back to the 5th century BCE, were recently discovered in an ancient stupa in Gilgit, northern Pakistan. The biography of Padmasambhava records his visit to the northern region of Kashamara, where phurba worship was prevalent. Later, while meditating in the Asura Cave in the Kathmandu Valley, he encountered various obstacles created by demons. To overcome these challenges, he requested the "Vajra Kilaya Tantra" to be brought from India. Upon the arrival of these scriptures in Nepal, people began practicing the ritual, and all obstacles ceased. Upon arriving in Tibet, Padmasambhava transmitted the "Vajra Kilaya Tantric methods" to his twenty-five heart disciples. Padmasambhava taught these scriptures with the aim of removing obstacles to propagate Buddhism in Tibet. The Nyingma school was the first to practice Vajra Kilaya as a yidam deity capable of removing obstacles, and this practice was subsequently integrated into all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The top of the phurba typically features three wrathful deity heads. These deities are invoked to reside on the phurba. When depicted, they are often shown in white, blue, and red, representing anger, delusion, and attachment. The white face on the right is usually seen as the face of Hayagriva (or Trailokyavijaya), representing "body" and the eradication of "anger." The central blue face is that of Amritakundali, representing "mind" and the eradication of "delusion." The red face on the left is that of Krodha, representing "speech" and the eradication of "attachment." In terms of body, speech, and mind, these three deities also represent the "three bodies." The nine eyes symbolize the "nine vehicles" of the Nyingma school and the nine great wisdoms of the five Buddhas and four mother deities. The three terrifying human heads joined together form a skull crown, a circlet of twelve skulls, representing the twelve links of dependent origination overcome. At the center of the upper part of the garland is a topknot made from the hair of three deities, symbolizing the binding of all extreme phenomena and disputes into a simple reality, as well as the commitment or vow of Tantra. The finial is usually a half-vajra, or sometimes a plain, flat top, symbolizing the pinning of the phurba into the effigy of an evil spirit. About Lightning-Struck Wood: Origin: Gradually, a series of lightning-struck wood items will be introduced. Regarding lightning-struck wood, I've wanted to find this material for a long time. There's a lot of it on the mainland, but here's the problem: it seems readily available. The question is, how can there be so much lightning-struck wood? The best is peach wood (peach wood itself wards off evil, and lightning-struck peach wood is even more potent). Next is jujube wood, then sandalwood, and others are similar. And on the mainland, the credibility of products needs careful consideration; the items are expensive, shipping is costly, and returns are difficult. I couldn't find any in Taiwan either. (Some say it's not difficult to find lightning-struck wood, but you wouldn't know. In Taiwan, forests are protected by the state. Even if you find a lightning-struck tree on the mountain, you can't just cut it down; that's against the law. Furthermore, many people say there's a lot of lightning-struck wood. No, no, no, true lightning-struck wood requires the tree to be alive after being struck by lightning (yes, alive, it must be alive and still have leaves to be considered true lightning-struck wood)). (Others say it's simple: buy land in a lightning-prone area and plant peach or jujube trees; they'll get struck eventually. As I said before, it must be alive after being struck by lightning to be true lightning-struck wood. And do you think it's easy for trees in a lightning-prone area to get struck? If you were the thunder god, looking down from tens of thousands of meters, trees would look smaller than ants, right? The probability is very small. Try buying land and planting trees yourself. If you find any, call me to see the raw wood; I'll buy it from you!) In short, I finally found it! After paying a considerable shipping fee, I've purchased a large quantity to confirm it's genuine lightning-struck wood. The lightning-struck wood in this store is guaranteed to be authentic. It's imported (not from mainland China) and is from a jackfruit tree. It was originally used to make temple altars, and the remaining wood was bought out by my supplier (the photos were taken by the supplier). For those sensitive to energy or with spiritual inclinations, the energy of lightning-struck wood feels like a comfortable flow of electricity throughout the body, not sharp or uncomfortable. However, those with impurities on their person will not like its energy (reason below). Introduction to Lightning-Struck Wood: Although modern people often associate lightning-struck wood with Daoist practices due to its emphasis in recent centuries, the Buddha already referenced it as a vajra in scriptures over 2500 years ago. For example, the "Dharani Sutra," Volume II, discusses the creation of a five-pronged vajra: "One can use the heart of a lightning-struck jujube tree (i.e., wood struck by lightning). It is also acceptable. Before making the vajra, one must first chant mantras over the bronze or other materials 108 times..." The "Susiddhi Sutra" describes the making of a vajra: "For vajra-related matters, use wood burned by heavenly fire (i.e., lightning). Whether it's a neem tree, white sandalwood, or rosewood, carve a three-pronged vajra from any of these woods. When performing Homa or chanting, hold it in your left hand. It can accomplish all tasks and is called a vajra..." The "Jingyou Liuren Shending Jing," Volume II, "Explanation of Style Creation, Chapter 30," states: "Xuan Nü said: 'The method of creating a style uses the maple as the sky. Maple refers to a separate branch of a maple tree that grows outwards, appearing level with the mother tree from afar, but differing in height up close. It also uses the heart of a jujube tree as the earth, symbolizing the Yang aspect of heaven and earth. Maple is the essence of many trees. Jujube is the messenger of all trees. Among all spiritual things, none surpass these.' (Note on the 'Thunder God's Killing Law' states: 'There are three types of style formations. For wood, lightning-struck jujube heart (i.e., lightning-struck jujube wood) is superior, sandalwood is medium, and persimmon wood is inferior. If lightning-struck jujube heart is unavailable, use an old axle, which is next best. One must choose the good ones...')" Lightning-struck wood, also known as "evil-warding wood," is the supreme divine wood in Daoist sorcery. The book "Wan Fa Gui Zong" lists it as the primary sacred wood for crafting magical implements. It is evident that both Buddhist and Daoist traditions highly value lightning-struck wood, with its heartwood being the most superior. Why is lightning-struck wood so highly regarded? It is likely related to deities like the Thunder God and Thunder Mother who control lightning. Expert research articles like "An Examination of the Thunder God and Thunder Mother" exist, and detailed explanations will not be provided here. The Thunder God is a god of justice; he does not strike those who do good but rather strikes demons or evil people who defy heavenly laws. This can be found in the "Lei Gong Cuo Sha Lu" in the "History of Song," indicating that the Thunder God does not strike randomly for physical electrical discharge but follows a set of rules. This principle is widely known, and people often curse wrongdoers by saying, "May heaven strike you with lightning!" In ancient times, when people interacted with nature, they gradually recognized the powerful energy imbued in wood after being struck by lightning. This energy could ward off evil, punish evil and reward good, and maximize magical power. Therefore, lightning-struck wood has been secretly sought after by practitioners since ancient times to harness its spiritual power and enhance their abilities. Wearing it not only protects against evil energies but also brings auspiciousness and good fortune, which is why ancient people treasured it as a precious item. This refers to the wood of a naturally growing tree that has been struck by lightning, such as lightning-struck jujube, peach, willow, or poplar wood. The evil-warding properties of lightning-struck wood stem from the energy of the lightning. Legend has it that in the folk traditions of Northeast China, people universally believe that lightning-struck wood, struck by heavenly lightning, is deeply feared by ghosts and spirits and is the most potent artifact for warding off evil. This is because the information of the Thunder God and Thunder Mother sealing spiritual entities is imprinted on the lightning-struck wood, possessing a strong deterrent effect on spirits, making it suitable for stabilizing a residence. Some folk shamans and spiritual mediums also fear lightning-struck wood because the "possessions" on shamans are often low-level spirits like wronged souls, foxes, or snakes. Common people further believe that trees felled by lightning have evil-dispelling properties. This is because the lightning has already driven away ghosts and demons from the tree, so other malevolent entities dare not approach it. Therefore, in the Northeast region, people often thread a piece of lightning-struck wood onto a rope and wear it on a child's wrist or hang it around their neck, believing this will prevent the child from being "possessed" and make them easier to raise. The lightning-struck wood bracelets sold in this store are guaranteed to be authentic. If you do not feel the energy after purchasing, or are unsure if it is genuine, please have it verified by a reputable spiritual medium or master in your area. If they still declare it fake, that's fine; return it to me, and I will provide a full refund. Such items are rare, and I am absolutely willing to take them back. I guarantee that what I sell is absolutely genuine.