Vajrapani believed that the only way

believed that the only way he could prevent his son from renouncing the world was to confine him to the palace

symbolizing the qualities necessary for enlightenment – compassion

For many centuries dZi beads have held an important place in Tibetan culture

Viewed as precious

Vajrapani believed that the only wayVajrapani is regarded as the personification of power and the guardian of the tantric teachings of the Buddha. In time out of mind he was assigned the task of vanquishing a demon known as Nagpo Tsalak and was blessed with a name that literally means Conqueror of the Four Quarters. At that time he also swore to uphold the teachings of the thousand buddhas for this entire eon. He is said to have many pure lands, accessible to the few who know the paths