Consecration Statues

Auspicious Mantra Filling and Consecration at Nidhiratna

At Nidhiratna, we honor the rich Buddhist tradition of bringing handcrafted statues to life through auspicious mantra filling and consecration. Our meticulous process ensures each statue embodies spiritual depth and artistic mastery.

Mind, Body, and Speech Transformation

Mind: The enlightened speech infuses positive energy into the practitioner's mind.

Body: The filling and consecration transform the statue from a hollow shell into a greater spiritual being.

Speech: The mantras placed inside the statue provide an enlightened speech.

Filling the Buddhist Handmade Statue

Our handmade statues feature a hollow body with an opening at the bottom. A monk carefully inserts auspicious mantra rolls and materials, starting from the head and working down to the body and base.

Materials for Filling

Each deity’s mantra is unique and is placed near the statue's heart. Materials used include mantra rolls, fragrant wood, incense powders, and other auspicious items.

The Filling Process

A qualified monk or Lamala selects an auspicious date for the ceremony. Several statues can be filled in one day, beginning with a thorough cleaning and perfuming. The ritual is performed early in the morning on an empty stomach.

Mantra Filling Details

The statue is filled from head to lotus throne. A pearl is placed in the head to represent the brain, followed by head mantras with red dots at the top. Neck and torso mantras follow, with special deity mantras placed in the heart area. The lotus throne, regarded as a treasure house, contains throne mantras, powdered incense, special herbs, medicine pills, and often blessed precious stones.

Sealing the Statue

Once the statue is filled, the bottom plate is replaced and sealed. If the bottom does not have a double vajra engraving, a paper one is attached. Monks chant mantras throughout the process.

Blessing the Statue

The monk recites the deity's mantra visualization practice, welcoming and dissolving the deity’s wisdom being into the statue. The ceremony is completed with the use of ritual tools such as the ghanta, vajra, and blessing seed (rice grain).

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