Bumpa

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Bumpa, also called pumpa (Tibetan: བུམ་པ་), is a ritual vase with a spout used in Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies and empowerments. Some traditions see it as the vessel for the universe’s vast expanse. There are two kinds: tso bum, the main vase, and le bum, the activity vase. The main vase sits at the center of the mandala, while the activity vase sits on the lama’s table and is used by the Chöpön, the ritual specialist, during rituals and empowerments. The bumpa empowerment is a central ritual in Kriyayoga Tantra.