catvincent:

john-constantines-spells:

Constantine 1×09: The Saint of Last Resorts Part 2

Anne-marie stabbing Vincente with the Phurba.

For the record… that’s not how you use a phurbu. In Tibetan Bon shamanism, you use it to pin the demon to the ground (usually by the foot!) to hold it in place to be dispelled.

Another pop-culture variant of the tool I love, however is in the movie of The Shadow.

Added information by @catvincent.

catvincent:

john-constantines-spells:

Constantine 1×09: The Saint of Last Resorts Part 2

Exorcisms in fifty different languages by John, and a ceremonial Tibetan Phurba.

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From the library at the University of Virginia:

“The phurba (kila, phur pa) or ritual dagger is a tantric ritual implement used symbolically to conquer evil spirits or negative emotional states, as well as avert obstacles. Phurbas are used in esoteric rites by high level tantric practitioners. The phurba is made in three separate segments: the head, the shank, and the triangular blade. The three-sided blade has two serpent-like creatures called nagas (klu) entwined around it, and above each of the corners of the blade there is a gilded crocodile (makara). The shank is comprised of two inverted lotuses at the center, with what appear to be decorative knot-designs on either side. Finally, at the top of the dagger are the three heads of the deity Vajrakilaya, each with three eyes, blazing bushy hair and eyebrows and skull crowns with turquoise inlay. The triple-head is crowned with a miniature half-vajra. When using the phurba, the meditator recites the appropriate liturgy, and invites the actual deity to abide within the dagger. The practitioner then imagines that he or she is frightening and subduing the evil spirits by impaling them with the blade.”

Well worth a read of a deeper source; Christian  Rätsch’s “Shamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas” (2002)

Reblogging with additional information from @catvincent. 

Constantine 1×09: The Saint of Last Resorts Part 2

Successful exorcism of Pazuzu.

“Filthy hell spawn, leave this vessel and be gone. I command you to release John Constantine, this humble servant of God! Go back to hell, beast! Back to the filth that spawned you! This one is not yet ready for your embrace. Forgive him his trespasses, Lord, and protect your servant from this abomination. Return to hell and the fiery pit where you belong!”

Constantine 1×09: The Saint of Last Resorts Part 2

Anne-marie stabbing Vincente with the Phurba.

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Comment by @catvincent:

“For the record… that’s not how you use a phurbu. In Tibetan Bon shamanism, you use it to pin the demon to the ground (usually by the foot!) to hold it in place to be dispelled.

Another pop-culture variant of the tool I love, however is in the movie of The Shadow.”

Constantine 1×09: The Saint of Last Resorts Part 2

Vincente, the Trickster and Tempter at the Garden of Eve, taking over the body of Stanley Gibson.