Compassion - Protection - Great Vows - Salvation
The Bodhisattva of the Great Vow (地藏王菩萨 in Chinese, Ksitigarbha in Sanskrit) is known for his vow to aid beings in all realms, especially those undergoing suffering, known for:
1. Protector of the Vulnerable: Offers guidance and protection to the deceased, the suffering, travellers, children, and those facing difficult transitions.
2. Bodhisattva of the Great Vow: Famously vowed not to attain Buddhahood until the hell realms are emptied and all suffering beings are liberated.
3. Embodiment of Compassion and Perseverance: Represents filial devotion, steadfast compassion, and the determination to help others regardless of how difficult the task may be.
Material: Cypress Wood
Size: 15cm
About Consecration
At the Sanctum, we work with the Divine Mother when consecrating Deities, and this allows us to work with them outside of a religious context. As such, there is no need to follow any religious practice (especially closed practices), though you're free to do so should you subscribe to them!
How to Display Consecrated Statues
Remember, consecration means that the Deities are present. Do treat these as sacred objects, and display them in a clean, dedicated place such as an altar or a cleared space on a table or shelf.
Is Consecration Permanent?
The Deities are not bound to the objects, but are instead present in the Sacred Space that the Mother has anchored on the objects. Therefore, it is up to Their discretion to stay or leave, though they generally will not leave as long as you treat them with respect, and refrain from actions that go against their moral code (in general, just being a good person and/or having the sincere aspiration to be a better person is sufficient).
Offerings
As Mother and the Deities transcend religion, there is no need to follow religious traditions when it comes to offerings, though you're free to do so should you subscribe to said religions. In general, you can't go wrong with fruits, with the added bonus that you can consume them after offering to reduce waste!
Deities would not want you to spent too much on offerings, and would rather that you donated to charity than spent it on flowers!
Add Ons
We're offering additional services at a discounted rate with every Consecrated Statue or Consecration Service purchased! Read more about each service in the links below:
1. Space Cleansing
2. Sanctuary Blessing
3. Custom Deity Oil Blend
4. Custom Deity Eau de Parfum
