Large Copper Butter Lamp undertheradar Because he is honored as

Because he is honored as the god of beginnings

Tibetans wear these amulets of their faith and use them as an altar when traveling

and we hand strung them with leopard jasper beads and spacers

These were traditionally worn by the Yogis of India and the Himalayas for thousands of years to maintain health and gain self empowerment on their path to Enlightenment

Large Copper Butter Lamp undertheradar Because he is honored asSince Buddha attained enlightenment 2,500 years ago and dispelled the darkness of ignorance that obscures the mind's true nature, lamp offerings in Buddhist practices have symbolized his realization. Each lamp offering celebrates the Buddha's enlightenment and thus is associated with great good fortune. This copper butter lamp was made in Nepal. Traditionally the lamp is filled with oil or butter and a wick (or several wicks) and would be kept burning