HANDMADE TIBETAN LAPIS LAZULI SIL. PANDENT MID 19th C. FOUND IN GYANTSEY, TIBET

In Tibetan Buddhism, Lapis Lazuli is a deeply sacred, highly valued stone representing wisdom, truth, and the Pureland of the Medicine Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru), who is depicted with a radiant blue body of this stone. It is associated with healing, purification, and spiritual awakening.
Significance in Tibetan Buddhism:
The Medicine Buddha: The Medicine Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru) is revered as the "Healing Master of Lapis Lazuli Radiance". His deep blue hue, associated with the stone, symbolizes the ability to cure physical and mental suffering.
Healing and Protection: Lapis is used in meditation and ritual objects to promote healing, clear the mind, and protect against negative emotions or "psychic attacks".
Spirituality and Wisdom: It is considered a stone of "total awareness" and inner vision, often associated with opening the third eye to enhance intuition and intellectual capacity.
Symbol of Rarity: In Tibetan culture, it is considered exceptionally precious, often valued more than gold.
Lapis Lazuli’s deep blue color is often associated with the sky, the heavens, and the profound depth of the mind.