For a New Beginning

A new beginning is one of the most significant moments in a person's life. A new home, a new chapter, a new relationship, a new job, a recovery, a graduation. These moments deserve more than an obligatory gift. They deserve something that acknowledges the depth of the transition and gives the person something lasting for their new path.

Tibetan objects suit this purpose particularly well. In Tibetan culture, objects have accompanied transitions for centuries. A butter lamp lit on moving into a new home brings light into every corner and symbolically clears away whatever is to be left behind. A prayer flag hung in the entrance or on the balcony carries blessings in all directions. A dorje on the desk is a daily reminder of the indestructible strength present in every person.

For a move into a new home we recommend pieces that enrich the space and hold a quiet protective quality. A small Buddha statue, a thangka or a Tibetan wall hanging are gifts that shape the new space from the start. A singing bowl is especially suited to clearing and consecrating a new space through sound, a practice that has been alive in Tibetan households for generations.

For a personal new beginning such as a recovery, a graduation or a new phase of life, protective amulets, malas or a ghau pendant with a personal mantra suit well. These pieces carry the giver's intention within them and accompany the recipient day by day on their new path.

For a wedding or a new partnership, pieces bearing the endless knot are especially meaningful. The symbol of inseparable connection is a poetic and deep statement about what two people enter into together.

At tibet-markets.ch we are glad to advise you personally on choosing the right gift for a new beginning. Visit us in our shop at Niederdorfstrasse 39 in Zurich or write to us.