Buddhist and Hindu Amulets in Ceramic

This is an image of the Lord Buddha in the posture of Protection from Evil and Warding off Fear, also known as Amoghshiddhi Buddha. This amulet is believed by Thai Buddhists to offer protection, and is also thought to help the wearer be more calm in times of difficulty and challenges.

This is an image of the Medicine Buddha, which is a well-known image amongst Tibetan and Nepali Buddhists. It is believed that the Buddha gave the knowledge of medicine to humans. The Medicine Buddha is a dark blue in color (Lapis blue) and holds a bowl of medicine in the left hand. The right hand is in the posture of offering a blessing.

Shakyamuni Buddha:

Durga Pendant:

Durga is a malignant form of Devi, the Mother Goddess. (Devi's other common forms are Kali and Parvati.) According to myth, the gods could not defeat the demon Mahisha, who had taken on the form of a great buffalo. They begged Shiva for his assistance, and Shiva advised all the gods to release their shaktis (spiritual prowess) locked within their bodies.

The shaktis of the gods emerged in female form. These goddesses fused together in blinding light from which arose a magnificent goddess with many arms. She was as beautiful as she was deadly. The gods called this goddess Durga, The Invinciple One.

Ganesha Pendant:

Ganesha is the God of success and overcoming obstacles, but is also associated with wisdom, learning, prudence, and power. As the god of success, his names are chanted at the start of any important venture.

As the remover of obstacles, he is invoked at the start of every journey, marriage, religious rite, house construction, the writing of a book or even a letter.

Green Tara:

Traditionally offering protection from drowning, thieves, fire, and other misfortunes, Green Tara brings courage to see things in new ways and move in new directions.

Hanuman Pendant:

Hanuman is the son of Vayu, the Hindu god of Wind, and is looked upon by Hindus as the ultimate hero. He represents the figure of the ideal being, as he is humble yet brave. His physical prowess, mental discipline and spiritual purity have made him extremely popular all over India.

He led his army of monkeys aginst the evil Ravana and returned the Beautiful Sita back to Prince Rama. Those looking for courage and protection often wear amulets of Hanuman.

Kali is the goddess of dissolution and destruction. She is known for destroying ignorance, and she helps those who strive for knowledge of God. Her name means "The Black One" and the city of Calcutta is named in her honor. Note: Kali is also known as Mahakali

She is fearsome in appearance. She has wild eyes, a protruding tongue, and she wields a bloody sword. She also holds the severed head of a demon, and she wears a belt of severed heads.

Kali has wild eyes and a protruding tongue, which represents the power of Passion.

Krishna Gopal:

This amulet depicts Krishna as the cosmic shepherd, watching over all cows, which are held as sacred by Hindus. There are many stories of Krishna as a flirtatious youth who took pleasure in charming the milkmaids (known as gopini). He is seen here with his flute, which he used to melt the hearts of women.

Kuan Yin Pendant:

Kuan Yin (also spelled Kwan Yin or Quan Yin), is the Chinese Goddess of Compassion, and is one of the most popular deities in all of Asia. Her name roughly translates as "The One who Hears the Cries of the World." She is the female representation of Avalokiteswara, the Tibetan God of Compassion.

In Asia, statues of her can be found in many Buddhist temples. She is a Boddhisattva, a person who has earned the right to leave this world of suffering and enter nirvana, but has chosen instead to stay on this earth to help others.

Lakshmi Pendant:

Lakshmi (also spelled Laxmi) is the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, beauty, pleasure, and abundance - all the goods things in life. She is the mother of Kama, the young god of love.

She is the consort of Vishnu, and is his wife during each of his incarnations. She is adored by gods, demons and humans alike.

Om (Aum) Pendant:

Om is the cosmic vibration of the Universe, according to Hindu mythology. It is believed that before there was the cosmos, there was the sacred sound Om. The universe manifested itself from the energy of this sound.

In Hinduism, all prayers begin with Om, and the three Sanskrit letters that make up the word Om stand for the creation, sustaining, and destruction of the universe.

Om (Aum) Pendant:

Om is the cosmic vibration of the Universe, according to Hindu mythology. It is believed that before there was the cosmos, there was the sacred sound Om. The universe manifested itself from the energy of this sound.

In Hinduism, all prayers begin with Om, and the three Sanskrit letters that make up the word Om stand for the creation, sustaining, and destruction of the universe.

Saraswati Pendant:

Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and the mistress of the arts, and is the consort of Brahma. She rules the intellectual and creative realm, and is the patron saint of libraries and schools. She is not normally adorned in jewels, but instead opts for a white sari. Her vehicle is a swan or a peacock. Saraswati is well loved by Hindus because she was able to tame the wandering mind of Brahma.

Shiva Pendant:

Shiva is the third deity of the Hindu triad of great gods, the others being Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva is often referred to as the Destroyer, but it might be better to think of him as the god of regeneration, since he is often associated with creation that comes out of destruction.

Vishnu and Lakshmi:

Vishnu is known as the Preserver of the Universe in Hindu Mythology, and Lakshmi is his consort. Lakshmi is well loved in her own right, as she is regarded as the Goddess of Fortune and Wealth. It is believed that Vishnu has 10 Avatars (or incarnations) that come to help rescue mankind in times of crisis, and that Lakshmi would have 10 different forms so as to accompany Krishna each time he came to help mankind.

White Tara: