Size: 3.75 cm approximately
These are made of 97% copper. They also include gold, silver, iron, refined copper, and bronze – the five precious metals. In addition they include gold from the Jowo in Lhasa;old and sacred materials from the Tashi nbar image brought to Tibet from China by the Mahasiddha Karma Pakshi ; precious copper ore from Gegyal ; meteorite ; and iron from the chains used by the Mahasiddha Thangtong Gyalpo in building iron suspension bridges. Because they are made from so many rare and precious materials, needless to say, they can prevent all sorts of adversity. Especially, iron from the Mahasiddha Thangtong Gyalpo’s iron suspension bridges is renowned for protection from earthquakes and other harm caused by the disturbance of the four elements. These images, blazing with blessing, have been sponsored by hundreds of thousands of people who have faith in connection with the first program of the Barom Kagyu Association. May the goodness of their wondrous deeds so utterly pacify all sickness, famine, strife and other adversities throughout the world and bring all beings to enjoy lasting, glorious auspiciousness!