Stupa Ingredients

De-Tong Ling Retreat Centre

STUPA INGREDIENTS

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 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.
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.	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
Throne Section The Throne section of the Stupa will contain objects that would 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.
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	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
Treasure/Wealth Vases These will be placed at the base of the Stupa and there will be 9 in total, each approximately 150 cm in height. This is symbolic of the wealth/treasure in this world.
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	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)