{"product_id":"black-dzambhala-hc-bj-04","title":"Black Dzambhala — Heritage Collection | HC-BJ-04","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3\" data-collection=\"hc\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__eyebrow\"\u003eHERITAGE COLLECTION · HC-BJ-04\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__lead\"\u003eAn individually made Black Jambhala tsa-tsa from the HC Heritage Collection, hand-pressed from local Shiqu clay, naturally dried and painted by a monk before being set in a silver case beneath an acrylic cover. The wrathful form and treasure imagery create one of the most visually forceful expressions of Jambhala in Tibetan Buddhist art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__longform\"\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__object\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE OBJECT · ABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage Black Jambhala 04\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__object-copy\"\u003eAn individually made Black Jambhala tsa-tsa from the HC Heritage Collection, hand-pressed from local Shiqu clay, naturally dried and painted by a monk before being set in a silver case beneath an acrylic cover. The wrathful form and treasure imagery create one of the most visually forceful expressions of Jambhala in Tibetan Buddhist art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__story pdp-v3__story--hc\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE HERITAGE · WHY THIS BATCH IS DIFFERENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the first 33 pieces to the final 7 preserved after a 49-day ritual period.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eORIGINAL PIECES\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRITUAL DAYS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRESERVED\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__story-copy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHC is TIBETAN SHAMBHALA’s earliest tsa-tsa group. This first batch was made by \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003elocal monks and long-term practitioners\u003c\/strong\u003e following traditional ritual practice. From the selection of clay onward, the preparation included traditional additions such as \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003eTibetan medicinal ingredients, nectar pills and saffron\u003c\/strong\u003e, while mantra recitation and prayer accompanied the making. After completion, the tsa-tsas were placed in \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003ea shrine or practice space for continued recitation and blessing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Of the original \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__number\"\u003e33\u003c\/strong\u003e, only \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__number\"\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e pieces that remained through the full \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__number\"\u003e49-day\u003c\/strong\u003e ritual period entered the HC collection. This piece therefore preserves not only handwork, but the history of a particular making process, place and period of practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__figure\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE FIGURE · ICONOGRAPHY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Jambhala\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__figure-copy\"\u003eBlack Jambhala is one of the most forceful wealth-deity images in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Compared with the more regal Yellow Jambhala, he is commonly shown with a dark body, wrathful expression and powerful stance. This fierceness is not meant to represent evil; in Tibetan Buddhist art, wrathful imagery often expresses the strength to confront difficult obstacles directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__symbols\"\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWrathful form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA visual language of direct, concentrated action in the face of obstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWealth and resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally associated with abundance, sufficiency and relief from scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJewel-bearing mongoose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recurring Jambhala attribute connected with treasure and plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOvercoming scarcity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Jambhala is especially associated with confronting poverty, deprivation and material obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDark body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishes this form from Yellow Jambhala and intensifies its visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__culture\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eCULTURAL BACKGROUND\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Jambhala in context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eJambhala appears in several forms in Tibetan Buddhism, and Black Jambhala is distinctive for his wrathful appearance. In Tibetan Buddhist visual language, wrath does not simply mean anger or evil; it can express a more direct and uncompromising form of activity. Black Jambhala therefore brings together two powerful themes: wealth, resources and sufficiency on one side, and the strength to face poverty and obstruction on the other. This is what makes him more than simply a darker version of a wealth deity — his image gives forceful visual form to the idea of overcoming conditions that prevent stability and abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__making\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE MAKING · PROCESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this piece was completed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe tsa-tsa was hand-pressed from local Shiqu clay using a traditional image mould, naturally dried and hand-painted by a monk. The recorded artisan is Sonam of the Shiqu workshop. The outer silver case was manufactured separately. Series planning, colour direction and customised casing were developed under the brand’s direction in collaboration with the makers. No silver purity is claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__details\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eDETAILS · INDIVIDUAL RECORD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecific to this object\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSKU\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHC-BJ-04\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFigure\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBlack Jambhala\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5.253 × 4.502 × 1.764 cm\u003cbr\u003e2.068 × 1.772 × 0.694 in\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e46.07 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMaterial\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eShiqu local-clay tsa-tsa; silver case; acrylic cover\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTechnique\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHand-pressed mould, naturally dried, hand-painted; separately made case\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eArtisan\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSonam\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStructure \/ Case\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSilver case with acrylic cover\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__care\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eCARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep dry. Handle gently.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eKeep dry and away from prolonged direct sunlight, excessive heat and high humidity. Dust only with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use silver polish, alcohol, solvents or abrasive cleaners, and avoid direct contact with the painted tsa-tsa surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TIBETAN SHAMBHALA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49939991068929,"sku":"HC-BJ-04","price":294.57,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2740\/2753\/files\/HC-BJ-04-01-HERO_PASS_2026-08-17__S2FIXPNG_A3A2A8A00F93_20260820135024.png?v=1787233855","url":"https:\/\/tibetanshambhala.com\/products\/black-dzambhala-hc-bj-04","provider":"Tibetan Shambhala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}