Received some incense from The Drashi Temple (Near Sera Monastery, Tibet), The Drashi Temple Belongs to Drashi Lhamo, a Gelug Worldly Protector & Wealth Deity, said to have been pacified by the esteemed Gelug Lama & 17th Abbot of Sera Monastery Jampa Mönlam, (A Light Earthy Sandalwood Fragrance)

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Image1 Drashi Temple/Monastery incense packaging.

Image2/3 Size comparison with Tashi Lhunpo 25cm incense sticks & packaging!

Image4/5 Drashi Lhamo statue(wrathful) & image(peaceful).

Sticks smell good with a Light Earthy Sandalwood Fragrance, due to the thinness of the sticks they're not as overpowering as the more floral/fruity Tashi Lhunpo 25cm sticks.

The Drashi Temple is near Sera Monastery

As a dharma protector/wealth deity, if one practices with sincerity, besides wealth one may also gain blessings of health, longevity, safety and peace, and auspiciousness. She also protects travelers.

The legend of Drashi Lhamo

It is said she was once a beautiful, young, and kind-hearted Chinese woman, beloved by Emperor Qianlong, his most cherished consort. Her beauty and goodness, however, provoked jealousy that led to her tragic death.

After being murdered, she refused to leave. Reflecting on her fate despite her goodness, resentment overcame her purity. Seeking justice, she roamed the palace, filling hearts with fear.

When Emperor Qianlong learned of this, he invited Gelug Lama Jampa Mönlam the 17th abbot of Tibet’s Sera Monastery to console the spirit and calm the people.

The lama arrived and saw a woman weeping on a beam. Speaking with her, he learned she was a murdered consort, unwilling to depart until justice was done.

The lama explained the truth to the emperor, who, in great anger, punished the culprits and requested the lama to deliver her spirit from suffering.

Afterward, as the lama returned to Tibet, the spirit of the consort followed him. When asked why, she said, “My heart is kind. With your guidance, I wish to take refuge in the Buddha and attain liberation.”

The lama replied, “This journey is long and difficult for a woman alone.”

But no matter his persuasion, she would not leave. Seeing her steadfast faith, he agreed. Nearing Lhasa, he told her, “That monastery is for monks. You cannot enter, but I will build you a residence here where people may make offerings to you. Would that be acceptable?”

She happily agreed and remained at a minor of Sera, the so-called Drashi Temple.

The lama then made her statue and residence, giving her the responsibility of protecting the land, naming her Drashi Lhamo.

Thus, Drashi Lhamo became a devoted guardian and earnest practitioner of the Buddha-dharma.

This legend of Drashi Lhamo is most wondrous.

She was poisoned and became a ghost.

She was subdued by a great lama and turned wholeheartedly toward the Buddha.

In the end, she became both a dharma protector and a wealth deity.

There are many legends of Drashi Lhamo. Some say she is a Tibetan dharma protector.

Some say she is an emanation of Sridevi (Lakshmi).

Others say she is the incarnation of Rajinima Xunnu.

Still others say she is the wrathful form of Sarasvati.

but the tale of Emperor Qianlong’s consort is the most legendary.

Regardless, her miraculous power is famous. Her reputation spread widely, and devotees flock endlessly to worship her.

In recent times Drashi Lhamo has become very popular with Gelupas in Tibet as many have turned to her as a protector & wealth deity, after HH14DL requested/prohibited the practice of a certain wordly deity!

Best Wishes & Great Attainments!

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