5" Brass Incense Burner (Kapala) from Nepal

Kapala or skull in Tibetan and Tantric Buddhism is the symbol of the emptiness of the soul, the nothingness that defines true human nature, which is required for the attainment of pure wisdom. Once the practitioner has realized this Shunyata or emptiness, they become capable of rising to higher levels of knowledge. This marvelous incense burner from Nepal has been sculpted like a skull cup or Kapala, often used in Tantric practices by Buddhists and Hindus.

The Kapala represents an acceptance of the ultimate fate of the human body- death, and thus freeing oneself from its fear. The Vajra on top of the burner is a symbol of Enlightenment and purity of wisdom. Burning the fragrant objects in this incense burner, one can begin to focus on the truth of Shunyata that this ritual object beautifully signifies, a simplicity that makes it a perfect part of your everyday meditation routine.