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See below for a list of ALL the ingredients that are needed to fill the Stupa. This list is based on a centuries old Tibetan tradition, but has been adapted to modern times.
Making an offering to a Stupa, no matter how small, generates a connection to the Buddha Dharma and creates immense merit, which can be dedicated to anyone that you know who is sick or dying and for the benefit of all sentient beings and world peace.
 Upper section of the Stupa
The upper sections of the Stupa are currently under construction and will be filled with Holy Relics and Holy objects such as mantras, Tsa Tsas, statues and texts. This is considered the most powerful and valuable part of the Stupa, as it contains rare and precious items that represent the Buddha’s mind.
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- Bone relic of Lama Yeshe
- Bone relic of Great Pabongka
- Hair relic of Lama Yeshe
- Dingwa of Lama Tsong Khapa (1358—1419)
- Undergarment of Dehor Kyorpen Rinpoche.
- Hair of Serkong Dorje Chang, Gelugpa Lama.
- Hair of the Great Bodhisattva Kunu Lama, Tenzin Gyatso.
- Robe of Bodhisattva, Tibetan Lama Togme Sangpa.
- Robe of the past Panchen Lama
- Robe of His Holiness the 5th Dalai Lama
- Hair of His Holiness Song Rinpoche
- Holy flesh of a great 5 faced Compassionate Buddha Statue.
- Hair of His Holiness the 13th Dalai Lama
- Bone of Gen Jampa Wangdu.
- Relic of the tree that grew where the mother gave birth to Lama Tsong Khapa
- Pabongka Dechin Nyigpo’s Guru’s robe.
- Tiny relic of tusk when Shakyamuni Buddha manifested as the elephant Sarwa Rabten.
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- Tsa Tsa Moulds
- Tsa Tsa Plaster
- Tsa Tsa storage containers
- Powdered Incense
- Mantra Printing
- Relics or holy objects
- Buddhist statues
- Powder jewel relic from inside the Shakyamuni Buddha statue in Lhasa which was blessed by Buddha himself.
- Chogyur of the first incarnation of Rating, who was the 1st Gaden Tripa.
- Jewel Ornament from Erdenzuu Monastery, Mongolia (home of 3rd HHDL)
- Blessed powder from Sera Jhe Monastery India
- Mani Pills from Namgyrel Monastery, Dharamsala
- Ashes from Geshe Lama Konchogs consecration
- Kangur Text
- Tangur Text
- Mantra storage containers
- Incense blessed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- Blessing strong, blessed by Denma Locho Rinpoche
- Buddha Statue
- Naphthalene/Natural insect repellent
- Statue of Ganesh
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 Throne Section
The Throne section of the Stupa is complete and contains objects that enhance ones opportunity to practice and study without having to worry about worldly pursuits. It also contains things that offer protection from harm. Many of these items are symbolic and have been adapted to modern times.
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- Model Airplane
- Thread
- New Clothing
- Butter
- Rice
- Sugar (white and brown)
- Western medicine
- Honey
- Model house of Mongolian Ger (yurt)
- Animal hairs
- Magazines
- Jams/spreads
- Biscuits
- Dried herbs
- Watch
- Mala’s: crystal and Bodhi seed
- Dorje and bell
- Conch shell
- Mint stamps
- Small shells
- Stethoscope
- Baby clothes
- Fishing rods
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- Deactivated Landmine/toy landmine
[represents non-violence]
- Toy Guns/weapons
[representing non violence]
- Saffron
- Essential oils
- Perfumes
- Toy horse or elephant
- Hammer
- Knife set
- Toy car
- Wheat
- Herbal medicines
- Small globe of the world
- Light bulbs
- Model house
- A cup of water from melted snow
- Agricultural equipment
[represents work]
- Shovel [represents work]
- Barley
- Soap
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 Treasure/Wealth Vases
These have been placed at the base of the Stupa and there are 9 in total, each approximately 150 cm in height. This is symbolic of the wealth/treasure in this world.
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- Diamond Ring
- Sand: from New Zealand, Kangaroo Island, Victor Harbor, Gobi Desert and Mt Kilash.
- Water: from New Zealand, Kangaroo Island, Japan, Victor Harbor.
- Dried Flowers
- Crystal
- Silk Cloth
- Thread
- Tea Leaves
- Money from India, Nepal, Thailand, Australia, Mongolia, UK, euro, New Zealand, khazakhstan, Austria
- Precious stones: lapis, turquoise, coral, pearl, amethyst, yellow topaz, emerald, ruby
- Offering from Jack Johnson (musican)
- Wealth Vases x 9
- Gold/ Gold Dust
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- Silver/Silver Dust
- Blessed Rinchen Philbu Pills from Dharamsala x 9
- Powdered Incense
- Jewellery [must be ‘real’ quality]
- Rolled prayers
- Coins from Wealthy people
- Precious/Semi Precious stones eg. lapis, ruby, pearl
- Medicinal powder (man.che) from India
- Beautiful Brocade/fabrics
- 5 colored cloth
- Saffron
- Sesame seeds
- Water from around the world
(especially sea water)
- Earth from property of wealthy/influential people (approx 1 cup)
- Coins from wealthy/influential people
(symbolic, can be 10c coin)
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