Silver skull marker

In Tibetan Buddhist symbolism, the skull transcends its literal representation of mortality to become a powerful spiritual metaphor for impermanence and the transitory nature of existence. It symbolizes the need to transcend attachment to physical form, reminding that life is short and all material experience is ephemeral. The skull represents the inevitability of death, inviting practitioners to contemplate the true nature of reality beyond temporary illusions, and to cultivate a deep understanding of detachment and acceptance of the cycles of life and death.