They often, but not
always, have a small window on the front with a religious image inside.
Typically the front is very ornate and decorated with the Eight Auspicious
Symbols and other motifs.
Amulet boxes are also commonly
used to store all manner of sacred materials such as small texts, blessing
cords, consecrated medicine, relics, and the like.
Objects such as
this were generally carried when traveling some distance away from home, such
as on pilgrimage, or for extended business trips or education.
I always carry my Guru Rinpoche’s Amulet wherever I go.
So, why don’t you make one, get it blessed and carry along with you.
