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Material: Pure Silver. Pendant (Yellow Jambhala)
Size: Approximately 4 cm
Description:
In Tibetan Buddhism, **Yellow Jambhala** (Tibetan: Dzambhala, Sanskrit: Jambhala) is one of the symbolic deities of wealth and blessings. It is one of the five main incarnations of the God of Wealth (Tibetan: Norbu Zangpo, meaning "King of Treasures"), and is most commonly seen in yellow. Yellow Jambhala is widely worshipped in Tibetan Buddhism, especially related to wealth, blessings and poverty alleviation. The following is a detailed description of the meaning and origin of Yellow Jambhala in Tibetan Buddhism:
**The meaning of Yellow Jambhala**
1. **Bestowal of wealth and blessings**:
Yellow Jambhala is regarded as the deity who bestows material and spiritual wealth. His practice is aimed at helping practitioners obtain wealth, blessings and life necessities, so as to avoid the suffering of poverty and focus on practicing Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhism emphasizes that wealth should be obtained through legitimate means and used for altruistic causes. Therefore, Yellow Jambhala also symbolizes the use of wealth with compassion and wisdom.
2. **Eliminating poverty and obstacles**:
The blessing of Yellow Jambhala is believed to eliminate material and spiritual poverty and help practitioners overcome economic difficulties, karma and other obstacles. His practice is not limited to material wealth, but also includes the growth of inner blessings (merit) to promote the smooth path of practice.
3. **Symbol of compassion and generosity**:
Although Yellow Jambhala is related to wealth, its core is the spirit of compassion and generosity. His image is often held in his hand, which symbolizes the endless flow of treasures and reminds practitioners to share blessings with all beings with a generous attitude.
4. **The core of the five wealth gods**:
In Tibetan Buddhism, there are five main incarnations of the wealth god (yellow, white, red, black, and green wealth gods). Yellow Jambhala is the most widely worshipped one, representing wealth and blessings in the central direction. His yellow color symbolizes the stability and abundance of the earth, and is related to the "earth" element in the five elements.
**Origin of Yellow Jambhala**
1. **Roots of Indian Buddhism**:
The worship of Yellow Jambhala originated from Indian Buddhism, especially related to Tantric scriptures such as the Dhanada Tantra. Jambhala, the god of wealth, was regarded as one of the incarnations of Vaisravana in India. Later, he was introduced to Tibet with Tantric Buddhism and integrated into the doctrines and practices of Tibetan Buddhism.
2. **Development of Tibetan Buddhism**:
The status of Yellow Jambhala in Tibetan Buddhism was established with the prosperity of Tantric Buddhism, and he was widely worshipped in Nyingma, Sakya, Kagyu and Gelug. Padmasambhava introduced the practice of the god of wealth to Tibet, and combined the local wealth worship in Tibet with the belief in certain gods of Bon religion, making Yellow Jambhala one of the important deities.
3. **Legends and Stories**:
According to Tibetan Buddhist legends, Yellow Jambhala was originally the guardian of wealth in heaven. Later, due to his compassion, he was influenced by Buddha or Avalokitesvara and vowed to protect the Dharma and sentient beings. He was endowed with the ability to grant wealth and blessings, helping practitioners to avoid the suffering of poverty. Another legend mentioned that Yellow Jambhala had a close relationship with Atisha, who introduced his practice to Tibet and further promoted it.
4. **Relationship with other deities**:
Yellow Jambhala is often regarded as one of the incarnations of Avalokitesvara or Vajrapani, embodying the combination of compassion and power. His practice, together with other wealth gods (such as White Jambhala and Black Jambhala), constitutes a complete wealth blessing system in the tantric rituals of Tibetan Buddhism.
**Image and Symbolism**
- **Appearance Features**:
Yellow Jambhala is usually depicted as yellow, plump (symbolizing wealth), wearing a crown and jewelry, and sitting on a lotus seat or throne. He is usually depicted with one or two arms, holding a treasure-spitting rat in his right hand (symbolizing endless treasures) and a treasure vase or treasure in his left hand (symbolizing the bestowal of merit and wealth). His wrathful form (sometimes semi-wrathful) shows his power to subdue obstacles.
- **Instruments and symbols**:
- **Treasure-spitting rat**: symbolizes the endless flow of wealth, spewing out endless treasures.
- **Treasure vase or treasure**: represents the bestowal of merit and material and spiritual wealth.
- **Yellow**: related to the "earth" in the five elements, symbolizing stability, abundance and nourishment.
- **Mantra**:
The mantra of Yellow Dzambala is "Om Jambhala Jalendraye Svaha", which is believed to attract wealth, merit and blessings, and purify poverty and obstacles.
**Practice and ritual**
- **Wealth God Puja**: In Tibetan Buddhist monasteries (such as Namdroling Monastery), Yellow Jambhala Puja is often held on special festivals or when there is a need to pray for wealth and blessings, accompanied by offerings, chanting of mantras and fire offerings (Tibetan: jinsek).
- **Personal practice**: Practitioners pray for material and spiritual abundance by visualizing the image of Yellow Jambhala, chanting his mantras or practicing related rituals, and share the blessings with a giving mentality.
- **Water offering and treasure bottle**: The practice of Yellow Jambhala often involves water offering (Tibetan: chutor) or making treasure bottles (Tibetan: yang bum) to attract wealth and bless the environment.
- **Ethical reminder**: Tibetan Buddhism emphasizes that the practice of Yellow Jambhala should be based on pure motivation, avoiding greed, and wealth should serve practice and benefit others.
**Cultural and modern significance**
- **Role in Tibetan culture**: In Tibetan culture, Yellow Jambhala is not only a religious deity, but also a symbol of praying for a rich life and a successful career. Tibetans often worship the statue of Dzambala, thangka or treasure bottle at home or in temples to pray for his blessing.
- **Modern Application**: With the globalization of Tibetan Buddhism, the practice of Dzambala has attracted many non-Tibetan believers, especially when praying for career success, good fortune or overcoming economic difficulties. His image and mantra also appear in meditation, feng shui or spiritual practice.
- **Ethics and Balance**: Tibetan Buddhism emphasizes that the practice of Dzambala is not only for material wealth, but also to cultivate generosity and compassion, and use wealth for legitimate purposes, which is in line with the spirit of Buddhism.
**Summary**
In Tibetan Buddhism, Dzambala is the deity who bestows wealth, blessings and eliminates poverty, symbolizing the use of compassion, generosity and wisdom. Its origin can be traced back to the Tantric scriptures of Indian Buddhism, combined with the Tibetan Bon and Tantric traditions, and introduced to Tibet by Guru Padmasambhava and Atisha. The practice of Yellow Jambhala not only helps practitioners gain material and spiritual support, but also emphasizes the use of wealth with pure motives and altruistic spirit, reflecting the core values of Tibetan Buddhism, compassion and wisdom. 


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