A World of Good, Inc.

Brass Remover of Obstacles Elephant Pendant Jewelry Making

2012-01-27T17:00:00.003-05:00

The elephant represents the removal of obstacles while the deer on its back is a symbol of the gateway to enlightenment.

Brass Happy Healthy Monkey Pendant Jewelry Making

2012-01-26T17:00:00.001-05:00

The mischievous monkey represents medicine while the turtle on his back is a symbol of longevity.

Brass Lotus Conch Shell Astamangala Auspicious Symbol Pendant Jewelry Making

2012-01-25T20:00:00.001-05:00

The auspicious symbols on this pendant are the lotus which represents the flowering of enlightenment and the conch shell which mimics the sound of triumph when all beings become enlightened.

Brass Bunny Rabbit Peace Pendant Jewelry Making

2012-01-24T23:25:00.003-05:00

The rabbit is a symbol of peace while the fish on the back of this pendant represents the leap from samsara into enlightenment.

Brass Ganesh Ganessa Ganesha Prayer Pendant, Hindu Jewelry Making Supplies

2012-01-23T23:21:00.004-05:00

Ganesh is the remover of obstacles. The back of the pendant is inscribed with the mantra, "Om mani padme hum," or "A jewel in a lotus."

Brass Peace Sign Symbol Pendant, Jewelry Making Supplies

2012-01-22T17:00:00.002-05:00

Brass Buddha Prayer Pendant, Buddhist, Tibetan, Gao, Gau, Prayer Locket

2012-01-21T23:10:00.007-05:00

Medicine Buddha

A Gao is a reliquary. (There are many spellings of this word.) This pendant can be opened. A devotee might fill the box with a fiber of cloth belonging to a Holy person or something that has significance to his or her spiritual path. On the back it is inscribed with the mantra, "Om mani padme hum." or "A jewel in a lotus."

Sterling Silver Alligator earring Florida Gator Style Hand made

2012-01-18T17:00:00.001-05:00

Green Onyx Earrings

2012-01-17T17:00:00.000-05:00

Rainbow Moonstone Necklace

2012-01-16T17:00:00.000-05:00

Sterling Silver Brooch Pin with Black Star Diopside

2012-01-15T17:00:00.001-05:00

Amethyst Bracelet Sterling Silver

2012-01-14T17:00:00.001-05:00

Gold Plated Snake Ring with Faceted Garnet Stone

2012-01-12T15:05:00.001-05:00

A new shipment has arrived!

Snakes are symbols of sacred wisdom.

Amethyst Silver Jewelry Set

2012-01-01T08:00:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year!

Citrine and Silver Set

2011-12-31T13:38:00.001-05:00

Garnet and Silver Collection

2011-12-30T13:34:00.001-05:00

Brass and Silver Dragon Necklace

2011-12-16T13:14:00.001-05:00

Tibetan Pendants

2011-11-24T16:46:00.001-05:00

Coral and Turquoise Tear Drop Beads

2011-11-23T16:44:00.001-05:00

Turquoise Ovals with Brass Caps

2011-11-22T16:42:00.001-05:00

Brass Beads Circle with Flower Design Turquoise

2011-11-21T16:41:00.001-05:00

Brass Beads Diagonal Square Flower Design

2011-11-20T16:37:00.001-05:00

Brass Beads Coral Flower Design

2011-11-19T16:35:00.002-05:00

Brass Beads Circle with Flower Design

2011-11-18T16:34:00.001-05:00

Brass Beads Circle with Coral

2011-11-17T16:32:00.000-05:00

Brass Scroll Design, Tibetan Beads

2011-11-10T18:00:00.001-05:00

Brass Lotus Design Tibetan Beads

2011-11-09T23:40:00.000-05:00

Dramatic Pendant, Sterling Silver with Coral Center

2011-10-12T16:29:00.001-04:00

Mantra Locket

2011-10-11T16:26:00.001-04:00

This beautiful little brass pendant has a scroll of prayers inside. It is inscribed with the mantra, 'om mani padme hum,' or 'a jewel in a lotus.'

Om Locket or Om Gau

2011-10-10T16:24:00.001-04:00

Prayer Stone Pendant

2011-10-09T16:20:00.001-04:00

This pendant has the compassionate eyes of Buddha on the front and the 'Om mani padme hum' or 'jewel in a lotus' on the back.

Geometric Design, Sterling Silver Pendant

2011-10-08T16:17:00.001-04:00

Tridacna Shell Mala

2011-10-02T17:22:00.001-04:00

Made from the shell of the giant clam. Purity in Prayer.

Sandalwood Mala

2011-10-01T17:20:00.001-04:00

Rudraksa Mala

2011-09-30T17:16:00.001-04:00

Rudra - Shiva
Aksa - Eyes

The tears of Shiva shed for our salvation.

Praying over this type of bead is believed to help one receive forgiveness for their sins.

Lotus Seed Prayer Mala

2011-09-29T17:07:00.001-04:00

Bone Prayer Mala, Bone Prayer Beads, Buddhist Prayer Beads

2011-09-28T17:04:00.001-04:00

Tibetan Tribal Earrings, Bell Shaped

2011-09-20T10:02:00.000-04:00

Tibetan Tribal Earrings, Trapezoid

2011-09-19T09:57:00.001-04:00

Tibetan Tribal Earrings, Triangle with Endless Knot

2011-09-18T10:00:00.001-04:00

Tibetan Tribal Earrings, Rounded Triangle

2011-09-17T09:56:00.001-04:00

Tibetan Tribal Earrings, with shell

2011-09-16T09:54:00.001-04:00

Sterling and Brass Earrings, Jali Cut

2011-09-15T09:53:00.001-04:00

Tibetan Tribal Earrings, Double Circle

2011-09-14T09:51:00.001-04:00

Tibetan Tribal Earrings, Tear Drops

2011-09-13T09:49:00.001-04:00

Arrow Earrings, $38

2011-09-12T17:33:00.001-04:00

Tibetan Tribal Earrings, Brass Dangling $28

2011-09-11T17:30:00.002-04:00

Concentric Circle Earrings, Zinc Alloy

2011-09-10T17:29:00.001-04:00

Tibetan Tribal Earrings, Brass

2011-09-09T17:27:00.002-04:00

Tibetan Tribal Earrings, Assymetrical

2011-09-08T17:25:00.003-04:00

Metal Alloy Tibetan Earrings Turquoise

2011-09-03T19:00:00.001-04:00

Metal Alloy Turquoise Tibetan Earrings

2011-09-02T19:00:00.001-04:00

Metal Alloy Tibetan Earrings

2011-09-01T11:58:00.000-04:00

Postcard to Mom and Dad 1992

2011-09-01T11:33:00.006-04:00

Photo taken by self timer in Kathmandu, Nepal
the first visit 1992

Do you recognize your daughter? It's November 16th, in Bangkok. Cheryl's out roaming the street trying to find some way to surprise me for my 28th birthday. I'll be calling you tonight, but thought you'd appreciate the photo. Don't worry, the clothes are merely an expression of my dramatic self not a new religious persona. Did I tell you we flew into Nepal, flying straight past Everest and had a magnificent view. We hiked in the Himilayas for 6 days sometimes 8 to 10 hours a day, 20 lbs on our backs. We're in Thailand now and are skipping India in favor of the Philippines (less hassles). I've written to Chito and will call Jerry B., my doctor friend from Japan, so that we should have guides for the tail end of our trip. Bangkok is hot and humid and as polluted as ever but we will be heading for the least rainy beaches as soon as possible. Thinking about starting an import business but will wait to see how practical it is. (Mail sent via post-restante.) I'll be home soon.

Just found this post card and thought I would share.

Malachite Cuff, Tibetan Saddle Style

2011-07-26T10:09:00.001-04:00

Tibetan Silver Bracelet, Square Links

2011-07-24T10:06:00.001-04:00

Beautiful sterling silver hinged bracelet with flower design and coral accent.

Mantra Bracelet, Silver Cuff

2011-07-23T08:00:00.001-04:00

These bracelets are inscribed with the prayer, "Om mani padme hum!" or "A jewel in a lotus." This is a Buddhist prayer for the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Peace!

Ball Closure Cuff Bracelet

2011-07-22T08:00:00.000-04:00

Four Corner Silver Bracelet

2011-07-21T08:00:00.001-04:00

Tibetan Style All Brass Cuff Bracelet

2011-07-20T09:52:00.002-04:00

This is similar to our silver bracelets but at about 1/3 of the price. This beautifully decorated cuff bracelet is hinged so that it can be easily opened.

Inlayed Turquoise Earrings

2011-06-25T08:00:00.001-04:00

Turquoise Teardrop Earrings

2011-06-24T08:00:00.001-04:00

Double Coral Brass Earrings

2011-06-23T08:00:00.002-04:00

Copal and Coral Brass Earrings

2011-06-22T08:00:00.001-04:00

Gao, Holy Reliquary

2011-06-21T08:00:00.002-04:00

This large gao is sterling silver coral and turquoise on the front and copper on the back. It was made as a holy reliquary for Tibetan Buddhists.

Colorfall Pendant

2011-06-20T08:00:00.002-04:00

Assymetrical, Bull's Eye Agate Pendant

2011-06-19T08:00:00.000-04:00

Endless Knot Turquoise, Pendant

2011-06-18T14:57:00.001-04:00

Double Dorje Pendants

2011-06-17T08:00:00.002-04:00

Butterfly and Dragon Pendant

2011-06-16T08:00:00.002-04:00

Sterling Silver Banjo Pendant

2011-06-15T08:00:00.002-04:00

Silver and Brass Earring and Pendant Findings

2011-06-14T08:00:00.000-04:00

This is our newest design for jewelry makers. It is a finding for briolets or beads. The jewelry designer can glue in the briolet of their choice to make new earrings or pendants.

Prayer Wheel Pendant, Brass

2011-06-13T08:00:00.007-04:00

The prayer wheel is a Tibetan Buddhist instrument to increase the productivity of prayer. This turning pendant is inscribed with the prayer, "om mani padme hum," which means "a jewel in a lotus." It is the prayer for the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Inside the pendant is a paper scroll with the same prayer written over and over. The pendant can be opened, but we usually leave it undisturbed.

Script Om Pendant

2011-06-12T08:00:00.002-04:00

"Om," is the imperishable sound of the universe at creation. If you look below you will see that the different Om pendants all look slightly different. The letter does look slightly different from Hindi to Nepali to Tibetan script. Also, the letter is often stylized to make it even more attractive as in the piece above.

Simple OM Pendant

2011-06-11T08:00:00.002-04:00

"Om," is the imperishable sound of the universe at creation.

Om in a Circle pendant

2011-06-10T08:00:00.003-04:00

"Om," is the imperishable sound of the universe at creation.

Brass Mantra Pendant

2011-06-09T08:00:00.003-04:00

This beautiful pendant is inscribed with the prayer, "om mani padme hum," which means "a jewel in a lotus." It is the prayer for the enlightenment of all sentient beings.

Little Prayer Wheel Pendant

2011-06-08T13:20:00.002-04:00

The prayer wheel is a Tibetan Buddhist instrument to increase the productivity of prayer.

Laxmi Charm

2011-06-07T08:00:00.002-04:00

Laxmi is the goddess of wealth and brings wealth to all women of virtue.

Endless Knot Charm

2011-06-06T08:00:00.001-04:00

The endless knot symbolizes the endless cycle of death and rebirth.

Compassionate Eyes Pendant

2011-06-05T08:00:00.003-04:00

This beautiful pendant is carved from river-stone found in the Kathmandu valley. On the back it is inscribed with the prayer, "om mani padme hum," which means "a jewel in a lotus." It is the prayer for the enlightenment of all sentient beings.

Small Lotus Beads, Brass

2011-06-04T08:00:00.001-04:00

Large Lotus Bead, Brass

2011-06-03T08:00:00.001-04:00

Double Hapiness Bead, Brass

2011-06-02T08:00:00.002-04:00

Carved Brass Bicone Bead

2011-06-01T08:00:00.001-04:00

Sterling Silver Capped Black Onyx Large

2011-05-31T08:00:00.001-04:00

Sterling Silver Capped Pearl Beads

2011-05-30T08:00:00.002-04:00

Silver Capped Lapis Beads

2011-05-29T08:00:00.001-04:00

Sterling silver caps.

Silver Capped Green Agate Beads

2011-05-28T08:00:00.001-04:00

Tibetan Bracelets

2011-05-27T08:00:00.002-04:00

New Arrivals

No Lie Silver Pendant

2011-05-26T08:00:00.001-04:00

Tibetan Tongue Pendants
"Tashi Delek!"

Sticking out the tongue was once a common form of formal Tibetan greeting which has not yet completely disappeared:
"In 1727, when Tibet was invaded by Dzungars, the practice of Bon was again prohibited. Many Bon Lamas were executed at this time, and the Nyingmapas were persecuted as well. When meeting, the Dzungars would force the Tibetans to show their tongues. They thought that if the tongue was a light color, it proved that the person was neither a Bonpo nor a Nyingmapa. It was believed that the tongues of these peoples had turned black or brown due to numerous recitations of mantras." ~ http://www.khandro.net/langnlit_toc.htm

I have not found the original source for the quote above yet. While traveling in Tibet I heard that it was supposed to show that your tongue was not blue and therefore you were not a demon and did not tell lies.

Small Flower Pendants

2011-05-25T08:00:00.002-04:00

Lapis and Green Agate pendants pictured front and back with silver back and coral or pearl on the front. These are about 1.8 cm in diameter. $20 each retail.