ga'u

Kawu, which is an amulet in Chinese, is usually a small box made of silver or copper. It is very small and exquisite in appearance, and it is also inlaid with precious stones, turquoise and pearls. It usually contains a clay sculpture or metal Buddha, Tibetan medicine pills, a picture of a Buddha or a photo, etc., and is carried with you in your arms to pray for the Buddha and protect yourself from evil. Most people who have contact with Tibetan secrets will have one or more Gawais, and they will take them with them when attending the Dharma, and continue to bless them. Everyone's Gawais have their own treasures, such as Buddhist relics or Ganlu pills. Many devout Xi 1 people think that Ganlu pills can save people's lives in times of crisis, so they will carry their precious faith treasures with them in Gawais. Gawu is mostly gold, silver or copper, and there are also wooden ones, and silver is more common; The shapes are also different, and the box surface can be inlaid with agate and turquoise, and carved with various patterns. Square for men and round for women, hanging around the neck and hanging on the chest, has become an indispensable and important ornament for Tibetan women, and it is believed that wearing it can protect themselves; It is also a decoration. As an ornament, Gawu shows exquisite craftsmanship and aesthetic taste, as well as a kind of luxury and wealth. The combination of the two functions reflects the combination and essential consistency between good wishes and beautiful shapes.
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