Crystal Ball
The Crystal Ball is an illustration of our natural state of mind, before anything, even a perception or thought, occurs. Just as objects appear and disappear in a crystal ball as it is moved, thoughts, emotions and perceptions arise and dissolve in our mind.
Crystal ball, diameter: 60mm ($38) and 80mm ($55)
Crystal Lotus Candle Holder
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The lotus, rooted in the muck at the bottom of a pond, rises up to blossom on the water’s surface. Like a lotus, we can use the “muck” of our experience as a way to blossom to our full potential. As a base for a crystal ball, crystal lotuses often have a high point in the centre making it impossible to center the ball. We have found that a crystal candle holder makes a much more stable base.
Optical crystal lotus candle holder: Height 6cm (2.25”), width 10cm (4”) ($38)
Brocade Text and Table Covers
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Protect your sacred texts and enrich your practice and with our brocade text covers and meditation table cloths. Each item is made from two specially-selected Asian silk brocades with complementary linings and trim. Hand-crafted in Nova Scotia, the quality of sewing is unmatched. As our colour and pattern selection changes frequently on these items, please drop in to our store or contact us to find out what is currently available.
Text covers: 10” x 10” ($74); Table cloths: 28” x 18” ($74)
Oryoki Sets
From the Zen tradition, oryoki sets consisting of a set of nesting bowls with various cloths and utensils are used in group meditation retreats, where daily meals become mindfulness-awareness practice. Our 5-bowl melamine oryoki set, imported directly from Thailand, includes table, lap and drying cloths, and wooden utensils in cloth pouch. ($108)
Sumi Ink
This non-toxic sumi ink is made out of pure vegetable soot with no additives or preservatives. When dry, this dense black ink is light fast and water resistant. Made in Japan.
Black sumi ink: 6 oz ($11.50), 12 oz ($22.00), and 60 oz ($86)
Japanese Brass Gongs
Begin and end your meditation session with the beautiful tone of an authentic Japanese spun brass gong. These gongs can also be used as a singing bowl. Cushion and striker included. Cushion colors are based on availability and may not be as shown.
Available in three sizes: 4.25” (115mm) ($84); 3.5” (80 mm) ($64); and 2.75” (70 mm) ($44)
Juniper Incense
Invoke the peaceful energy of Drala with fresh, powdered juniper incense, gathered and processed at the Milklake Shambhala Retreat Centre in Nova Scotia.
In 125ml (1/2 cup) packages. ($12.50)
Incense Charcoal
Miyako Sumi charcoal is easy to light, versatile, and long lasting. Smokeless and odorless, for use with powdered or granulated incense.
Each box contains 48 pieces, each piece 1” x 1/2”x 1/4” ($12.50)
Also available, Three Kings Incense Charcoal discs, 10 per package, 1” ($3.75/pkg); 1.5” ($4.75/pkg)