{"product_id":"red-dzambhala-sungkhor-protection-amulet-copy","title":"White Umbrella Sungkhor (Protection Amulet)","description":"\u003cp data-section-id=\"1u9n2fm\" data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"572\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally Prepared Talisman and Blessed at Tashi Chöthang Monastery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eThis traditional Tibetan Buddhist \u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eWhite Umbrella (Sitātapatrā) sungkhor\u003c\/strong\u003e (Tib. \u003cem data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"669\"\u003esrung 'khor\u003c\/em\u003e, \"protection wheel\") is a sacred protection amulet traditionally prepared and blessed by Tibetan lamas at \u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eTashi Chöthang Monastery\u003c\/strong\u003e, the principal monastery of Khentrul Rinpoche's root guru, \u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eLama Lobsang Trinley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eWithin the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, a sungkhor is far more than a symbolic ornament. Sacred mantras, prayers, and protective diagrams are carefully folded according to traditional methods, wrapped, and consecrated through ritual practice to invoke the enlightened blessings of the deity. Worn close to the body or respectfully carried, these amulets serve as continual supports for Dharma practitioners, strengthening refuge, inspiring confidence, and maintaining a connection with the enlightened activity of the Buddhas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hd57bk\" data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eWhite Umbrella — Supreme Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eWhite Umbrella (Sanskrit: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eSitātapatrā\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tibetan: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eDugkar\u003c\/strong\u003e) is one of the most powerful protective deities in Vajrayana Buddhism. According to Buddhist tradition, she emanated from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eushnisha\u003c\/strong\u003e, the crown of the Buddha, as an expression of his boundless compassion to protect beings from suffering and obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eShe is revered throughout Tibet as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eSupreme Protectress\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose compassionate activity shields practitioners from fear, illness, accidents, untimely death, harmful influences, natural disasters, and obstacles that interfere with both worldly well-being and spiritual practice. Her white parasol symbolizes complete refuge beneath the enlightened protection of the Buddha, sheltering beings from suffering while guiding them toward awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11xhrxq\" data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eProtection from Outer and Inner Obstacles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eFor centuries, monks, yogis, and lay practitioners have relied upon White Umbrella's blessings during travel, times of illness, important life transitions, and periods of uncertainty. Her practice is especially renowned for dispelling obstacles, averting harmful conditions, and protecting practitioners from negative influences and adverse circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003eOn a deeper level, White Umbrella's protection is understood to guard the mind from the inner causes of suffering—fear, anger, attachment, ignorance, and other mental afflictions that obstruct the path to enlightenment. Her enlightened activity supports practitioners in cultivating courage, clarity, compassion, and unwavering confidence in the Dharma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003eFor these reasons, White Umbrella sungkhors have long been worn by Tibetan Buddhists as sacred supports for protection in daily life and throughout one's spiritual journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pord5\" data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003eA Sacred Support for Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003eThis blessed amulet is not regarded as a talisman that functions independently through superstition. Rather, it is a sacred support that strengthens one's connection with White Umbrella through faith, refuge, mantra recitation, and Dharma practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3742\"\u003eWhen respectfully carried and combined with sincere practice, this sungkhor serves as a continual reminder that true protection ultimately arises from awakening the qualities of wisdom and compassion while relying upon the blessings of the Three Jewels and the enlightened activity of the Buddhas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qcszq5\" data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"3763\"\u003eCare and Respect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3901\"\u003eTo avoid damage to the sungkhor, it is recommended to keep it in a cloth or leather pouch. This also protects it from dust and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"4081\"\u003eThe amulet may be worn around the neck, across the body, or respectfully carried in a bag. It may also be placed on a clean shrine or another respectful location within the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4233\"\u003eAs with all sacred Buddhist objects, it should be kept clean and treated with respect. Avoid placing it directly on the floor or in unclean locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1yluq2\" data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4260\"\u003eTraditional Recitation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4390\"\u003eIt is traditional to recite the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4326\"\u003eDependent Origination Mantra\u003c\/strong\u003e three times before wearing or respectfully handling the amulet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4424\"\u003eOm Ye Dharma Hetu Prabhava\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4464\"\u003eHetun Teshan Tathagato Hyavadat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4464\" data-end=\"4467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4469\" data-end=\"4494\"\u003eTeshan Tsa Yo Nirodha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4531\"\u003eEvam Vadi Mahashramanah Soha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4647\"\u003eMany practitioners also recite White Umbrella's mantra while wearing the amulet. A commonly recited short form is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4651\" data-end=\"4678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4651\" data-end=\"4678\"\u003eOm Sitatapatre Hum Phat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4792\"\u003e(Some lineages may use longer forms of the dhāraṇī or lineage-specific recitations received from their teacher.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4794\" data-end=\"5131\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4794\" data-end=\"5093\"\u003eMay Noble White Umbrella spread her boundless parasol of enlightened protection over all beings. May all obstacles, illness, fear, and harmful conditions be pacified, and may all beings enjoy long life, peace, and the favorable circumstances to practice the Dharma and attain complete awakening.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dzokden Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47502838268075,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tantrictreasures.com\/products\/red-dzambhala-sungkhor-protection-amulet-copy","provider":"Tantric Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}