24cm Tendai sect White Bodhi Seed with Red Agate Juzu Prayer Beads Japanese Rosary
JUA16524cm Tendai sect White Bodhi Seed with Red Agate Juzu Prayer Beads
Material : White Bodhi Seed, Red Agate, Silk cord (not stretch)
Head bead : about 15mm
Main beads : about 11mm
Length : about 24cm
Color of the tassels : Deep red
Handmade in Kyoto, JAPAN
About Tendai sect
This Prayer beads is Tendai's formal rosary .Tendai is a school of Mahayana Buddhism in Japan, a descendant of the Chinese Tiantai or Lotus Sutra school. A center of Japanese Tendai "Enryaku-ji temple" is on Mount Hiei, Northern Kyoto. It's also famous as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
About White Bodhi Seed Beads
Bodhi wood is considered a precious material for making prayer beads, and White Bodhi seed beads are characterized by a circular indentation (the moon) and countless black spots (stars) on their surface, symbolizing the universe of the "Buddhist realm." They are comfortable to hold, and their color deepens with use. White Bodhi seed beads are a classic type of Bodhi wood prayer bead and are widely loved.
About Red Agate
Agate, also known as chalcedony, has long been cherished as a charm for health, longevity, and fertility. It also has deep ties to Buddhism and is counted as one of the "Seven Treasures（七宝）," which refer to the seven treasures of Buddhism. It is commonly produced in a vibrant red to a deep red color through heat treatment and dyeing.
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In Japan, Buddhists use prayer beads (Juzu, Nenju). Kyoto is famous as a center for prayer bead production.
Prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, breaths while meditating, counting prostrations, or the repetitions of a buddha's name.
Maintenance
Natural wood and natural stone are sensitive to chemicals and sweat. We also recommend removing them before exercising, showering, or sleeping. Please wipe clean with a soft cloth. Store in the box when not in use and avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
※The production of these prayer beads may take 1-2 weeks.
※ The color may differ from the actual one depending on the coloration condition of the monitor.
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Processing time
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- Estimated shipping times:
- Japan: 2-7 business days
- North America: 1-2 weeks
- Europe: 1-2 weeks
- Australia, New Zealand and Oceania: 1-2 weeks
- Asia Pacific: 1-2 weeks
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