Why do Tibetans consider amethyst to be sacred to the Buddha?

A companion stone of Rose Quartz, Amethyst, is also used by Buddhists. Tibetan monks used Amethyst beads in meditation malas. “In Tibet, Buddhists think of amethyst as a sacred stone and commonly craft rosaries from amethyst crystals” (Kenner 11). read more

Tibetan monks used Amethyst beads in meditation malas. “In Tibet, Buddhists think of amethyst as a sacred stone and commonly craft rosaries from amethyst crystals” (Kenner 11). Similarly, it is said that, “Tibetans consider this stone to be sacred to Buddha and make prayer beads from it” (Ferguson 57). read more

These states occur as the mind lets go of its dualistic attachment to form, sensation, perception, disposition and ultimately consciousness, itself and, depending on karma, causes and conditions, one’s Buddha nature must face a variety of challenges to either become enlightened or cycle once more through samsara. read more