{"product_id":"lama-tsultrims-machig-labdron-empowerment-chod-drum","title":"Lama Tsultrim's Machig Labdrön Empowerment Chod Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 31, 31);\"\u003eThis extraordinary chöd drum, infused with deep spiritual significance, was played by Lama Tsultrim Allione during the powerful August 2024 Machig Labdrön empowerment ceremony held at the Tara Temple. This sacred moment was a highlight of Tara Mandala’s 30th Anniversary on-site celebration, a historic gathering that drew practitioners from around the world to honor lineage, tradition, and community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 31, 31);\"\u003eThis chöd drum is hand crafted from Bawa wood, or Bhutanese Burl wood which is known for its beauty and light weight. The elaborate process of creating the traditional 'trin pak' or cloud skin is a highly guarded secret passed down from lamas to select drum makers. This technique allows for the skin to breathe and gives a full sound to the drum. The skin of each drum is unique, like a cloud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(31, 31, 31);\"\u003eDrum Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 31, 31);\"\u003eBawa wood - also known as Bhutanese Burl wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 31, 31);\"\u003eCloud Skin - dyed with herbs and minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 31, 31);\"\u003eHandle - leather, hand stitched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 31, 31);\"\u003eTop quality tail and case included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 31, 31);\"\u003eDimensions: 8.8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 31, 31);\"\u003eWeight: 1lb. 15.5oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tara Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41206356869163,"sku":null,"price":1601.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8498\/6156\/files\/Chod_drum.png?v=1744639747","url":"https:\/\/shop.taramandala.org\/products\/lama-tsultrims-machig-labdron-empowerment-chod-drum","provider":"Tara Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}