Shingon Red Agate Crystal Juzu Prayer beads Used good Second hand

Shingon Juzu Japanese Red Agate Crystal Prayer beads Kyoto Buddhism Zen dhyāna Used good Second hand

Characteristics of the product

※ This rosary  is a used item, so there are stains or scratches on the product

Material: Red Agate, Crystal, Silk cord (not stretch)
Head beads: about 16mm / 14mm
Main beads: about 8mm
Disciple beads: about 6.5mm
Length: about 24cm

Handmade in Kyoto, JAPAN

About this juzu

Red Agate is a gemstone that has a meaning and properties of strengthening your will. It used when you have a dream or a goal to achieve. From ancient times, this beautiful red is known as a symbol of  "a heart" and it has been considered as a sacred thing. It has been worn as an amulet, It protects your heart from danger.

In Japan, Buddhists use Prayer beads (Juzu, Nenju). Kyoto is a famous producing center of Prayer beads.

Prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, the number of breaths while meditating, the prostrations, or the repetitions of a Buddha's name.

※ The color may differ from the actual one depending on the coloration condition of the monitor.

※This is a second-hand product, so the material in the description might not be correct.