Sampa Lhundup / Pecha Stand 01

A small table of Pecha Standa (a pecha is prayer book). This table is made from mahogany ­ the variation in colors comes from applying Danish oil in varying amounts. There is also some gold leaf applied to the design in front. The front designs include two double dorjes and a Dharma wheel. There are lotus blossoms on the side. Like the Lama table it folds. Double dorje symbolizes wisdom and cutting through disturbing emotions (through meditation). The Eight-Spoked Dharma Wheel or 'Dharmachakra' (Sanskrit) symbolizes the Buddha's turning the Wheel of Truth or Law (dharma = truth/law, chakra = wheel).