Making your Namkha

with Migmar Tsering

In Tibetan, “namkha” signifies both ‘space’ and the symbolic structure made of five-colored threads wound around wooden sticks, used in ancient Bön rituals. It embodies an individual’s energy and the interplay of elements—wood, fire, earth, metal, and water—within an encompassing space.

This sacred object aligns energies and signifies the elements linked to life, body, abilities, and fortune. Disharmony among these elements may lead to significant issues. Once made, the namkha requires authentication through specific rituals and mantras.