{"product_id":"tibetan-chiod-damaru","title":"Tibetan Chöd Damaru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 cm Diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChöd Damaru\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most revered ritual drums in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Larger than the classic meditation Damaru, this instrument is inextricably linked to the practice of \u003cstrong\u003eChöd\u003c\/strong\u003e — literally \"to cut\" — transmitted by the great mahasiddha \u003cem\u003eMachig Labdrön\u003c\/em\u003e (1055–1149) and rooted in the teachings of \u003cem\u003ePrajnaparamita\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chöd practice, the sound of the Damaru resonates as the voice of impermanence: each beat of the clappers reminds the practitioner of the illusory nature of the self and invites the dissolution of attachment to the ego. The drum is played in synchronicity with the \u003cem\u003eKangling\u003c\/em\u003e (femur trumpet) and the chanting of \u003cem\u003edohas\u003c\/em\u003e, creating a ritual atmosphere that invokes \u003cem\u003edakas\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003edakinis\u003c\/em\u003e — wisdom beings — to participate in the great feast of offering body, mind, and all attachments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chöd Damaru is held in the right hand, with the handle supported by the palm. By rhythmically rotating the wrist, the two clappers alternately strike the skins on both sides, producing the characteristic pulsating sound. The practice traditionally takes place in solitary locations — cemeteries, forests, mountains — considered auspicious for confronting deep fears and dissolving mental projections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-bowl shape with stretched and glued skins, typical of the Tibetan tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral ornamental band decorated with traditional motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle with tail (\u003cem\u003ergyud\u003c\/em\u003e) for a stable and balanced grip during practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnotted fabric clappers, calibrated for a full and resonant sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a padded case for storing and transporting the drum and tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic and handcrafted object, made according to the canons of the Tibetan tradition. Suitable for both advanced spiritual practice and collections of Himalayan sacred art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tibet shop milano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53380827414865,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/3572\/2870\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7ab72f69-0467-4644-aa89-4d02719efa6b.jpg?v=1774437823","url":"https:\/\/www.tibetshopmilano.com\/en\/products\/tibetan-chiod-damaru","provider":"Tibet shop milano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}