Shamanic Phurba / Kila
The Phurba or Kila is extensively used within Shamanism. Here is the best description I’ve come across, written by Nicholas …
Category Archives: Implements
Introduction to the Phurba / Kila
I came across this really useful article. It is concise and helpful. Whilst focused on Vajrayana Buddhist uses, the shamanic …
MY SHAMANIC MIRRORS
Here is a selection of my Shamanic Mirrors. I thought it may be useful to see the diversity of origin, …
A FEMALE SHAMAN’S COAT
This is a woman shaman’s ritual coat, from the Evenk people. It is made from deer skin with cloth, suede …
Spiritual use of Mirrors in Mesoamerican Culture
Mirrors in Mesoamerican culture From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Aztec mirror fashioned from obsidian and used by English alchemist John …
Iron Melong
I have been seeking an iron melong for some time, and have now bought what purports to be an iron …
New Japanese Bronze Mirror – shamanic?
Here is my latest toli mirror, Japanese in origin, probably Jo(u)mon or Ainu, maybe from the Kofun tumuli or a …
Shamanic Sounds
For shamanic practice there always seems to be an integral use of sound in some form. Is this really necessary? …
Phurba, Kila and Vajrakilaya
This will be a brief introduction to the use of the ‘Phurba’ otherwise known as a ‘Kila’ and the deity …
THE SHAMAN’S STAFF
The staff is, for the Shaman, much more than a walking aid, it is a tool of great importance. I …
