Dzi beads

(Tibetan natural material products) Editor

The Tibetan pronunciation of Dzi beads is "Siyi" (DZI), which means beauty and mighty virtue. , meaning wealth, and the Sanskrit word for Dzi Beads is "Ambush". Dzi beads have been known as early as the Tang Dynasty, and the European Laufer wrote "Critical Research on Oriental Turquoise" in 1913. He quoted the word "Sese" in "Tang Shu" and several Tang Dynasty scriptures for comparative research. According to the statement, Tibetan officials of the highest rank wear strings of "se-se" on their shoulders. In the book "Prehistoric Pearls from Tibet" and "Gods and Ghosts of Tibet" published in 1952, the Austrian Tibetologist Rene de Nebesky Wolkowitz called it "cat's eye stone". Dubin Lewis, in "The History of Beads", calls it "etched or bleached carnelian". The famous anthropologist Dr. Gele called it Jiuyanlezi in his paper "The God of Tibetan Bon Religion".

Natural Dzi beads refer to Dzi beads that are made of pure natural materials and are only polished. One type is Dzi beads polished from conch fossils, called Falao Dzi beads; the other is made of jade. Dzi beads polished from nine-eye stone shale with a composition similar to agate are called nine-eye stone shale Dzi beads, also called Tianyan Dzi beads.

Due to the scarcity of raw materials at that time, these two kinds of natural old Dzi beads are extremely rare and are extremely rare. The most famous one is the nine-eyed "Faluo Dzi Bead", a national treasure now enshrined in the Jokhang Temple in Tibet.

The products currently on the market made of artificial materials (glass, resin, chemically treated stone, etc.) with regular and consistent patterns are artificial Dzi beads or imitation Dzi beads.

Chinese name

Dzi beads

Foreign name

dzi

Also known as

Beads

Hardness

6.5-7.5

Mineral density

2.65

Distribution

Tibet

Also known as

Heavenly Stone

Attributes

Sedimentary rock containing jade, agate and crystal minerals

Pinyin

tianzhu

Contents

1? The origin and value of Faluo Dzi Beads, the ultimate hidden secret of Faluo Dzi Beads

2 ?Evolution of Dzi beads

3?Classification of Dzi beads

4?Origin of the name

5?Value of Dzi beads

6?Man-made Dzi Beads

7? Eye Effects of Dzi Beads

8? Dzi Beads Theory

9? Artificial Dzi Beads

10? Dzi Beads Efficacy

11? Vajra Ruyi Dzi Beads

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Faluo Dzi Beads are made from snail fossils in the ancient Mediterranean that evolved into jade over hundreds of millions of years. Each one has a different shape and is rare and cannot be copied. The denser the snails are, the more precious they are.

Due to the impact of space meteorites on the area. It contains 14 kinds of outer space elements, among which the ytterbium element is particularly prominent, so the magnetic field of Faluo Dzi Beads is strong. It is regarded by the Tibetan ancestors as a "treasure worn by the gods" and is also the ultimate sacred object of Tibetan secrets for Buddha.

The Tibetan ancestors discovered and polished Dzi beads in the Paleolithic Age. Dzi beads

The life of Dzi beads is presented to the world in the form of jade fossils, which is a life in itself. of miracles. The life she carries is as eternal as Nirvana, and each little snail seems to be a newborn baby.

The origin of Faluo Dzi Beads is still a mystery. Some scholars have found a small amount of soft living cell tissue in the slices of Faluo Dzi beads. This is another unsolved mystery in the scientific field.

The ultimate sacred object of Tibetan secrets

It is written in "Buddhist Dictionary": "The hair of the Buddha is twisted into a spiral pattern." That is Sakyamuni

Muni's hair is the same curly spiral hair that will remain unchanged for eternity, representing the supreme wisdom of the Buddha.

Faluo means "Business Law" in Sanskrit and is translated into Chinese as "Kebei", which is the conch shell. In Buddhist culture, the culture of "snail" is particularly special.

The sound of the conch can be heard far away and is widely heard by all living beings. One of the Thousand-Hand Guanyin holds a conch, which means to summon the gods.

The Tibetan ancestors called Dzi beads made from conch fossils "Faluo Dzi beads". Among the many types of Dzi Beads, only the Dzi Beads are solidified from "life". This is why Rinpoches of all ages have a special liking for the Dzi Beads.

About the merits of Dharma conch, it is said in Volume 18 of the "Avatar Sutra": "If you bless the Dharma conch, look at it from high places and blow it loudly, all living beings in the four living beings will hear the sound of the Dharma conch. Destroy all serious crimes, be able to accept the body and give up yourself, and wait for rebirth in heaven. "The Dharani Sutra of the Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva's Vast and Perfect Compassionate Heart says: "If you want to summon all the gods, you should use the Dharma conch hand. ” represents a call to summon the gods.

When people paint the treasures in thangkas, they often draw some snails for decoration. The snail dzi beads are also the top collection of Tibetan people to attract wealth and ward off evil spirits.

天Bead Evolution

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The earliest natural Dzi beads were polished from conch fossils. Later, due to the scarcity of fossils, ancient Tibetans began to use a kind of jade and agate ingredients. Dzi beads are polished from sedimentary rock. This sedimentary rock has a very strong magnetic field and naturally forms regular patterns, mainly eyeballs, supplemented by triangles, quadrilaterals, etc., which are said to ward off evil spirits. The polished finished product highlights the eye makeup pattern and is the priceless Buddhist holy object - Dzi beads. Later, due to the scarcity of nine-eye stone shale, ancient Tibetans began to imitate the patterns of sedimentary rocks and use herbs and colors to manually draw Dzi beads on agate, and then fired them at high temperatures. This ancient processing method has been lost...

Nowadays, with the rise of Tibetan Buddhism, people have begun to process Dzi beads in large quantities. Most artificial Dzi beads are painted with lead-containing paint for eyes, and then processed at high temperatures. Fired.

What are Dzi beads? What is its value? How to identify him?

What are the "Dzi beads" found in large shops and small shops in Lhasa today made of, and where do they come from? Not only are mainland tourists confused about these, they often spend thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan to buy one with a purchase price of only tens or hundreds of yuan; but for the Tibetan people and the Han nationality working in Tibet, they are also confused. , can't agree on one thing. Tibetan "King of Dzi Beads" Karma Sangdup and other Dzi bead collectors have conducted many discussions and consulted many treatises on Dzi beads by experts and scholars at home and abroad. Now I would like to share some opinions on this issue from the perspective of collection for your reference. Colleagues who are interested in this can discuss and discuss it, and it can also be used as a reference for those who want to buy Dzi beads.

The Origin of Dzi Beads

Each totem of a thousand-year-old pure Dzi Bead contains mysterious blessing power. Since ancient times, it has been a Buddhist holy object with the most mysterious blessing power. It has a profound relationship with Buddhism. The reward is huge

It is difficult for people to see and obtain it. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that fifty good horses can be exchanged for one pearl. To this day, Tibetan friends can still take ancient and pure Dzi beads to Lhasa Barkhor Street City Credit Union for financial mortgage loans, or even use them directly as cash to buy houses and livestock.

The Tibetan transliteration of Dzi beads is dzi (zee), which means solemn, special, auspicious, rich, endowed, beautiful, noble and elegant. To this day, Tibetans generally believe that Dzi beads are jewelry with special magical powers worn by gods. They are special and auspicious jewelry that gods scatter to the world to help humans overcome hardships and disasters, turn misfortunes into good fortune, and turn adversities into good fortune.

As for Dzi beads, relevant national departments and the world's Dzi bead collection groups are unable to give a scientific explanation of its formation and origin, but the legendary stories surrounding it have never stopped since ancient times.

Tibetan ethnic history

Gods dropped human treasures

There is a myth or ethnic significance that has been passed down among Tibetans for centuries. According to national history, they believe that all things are animistic, and that gods and soldiers, mountain gods and demons, and fairies and tree demons all have different abilities and energies. Therefore, it is said that "Dzi beads" are treasures dropped from the hands of gods to the human world. They can ward off disasters, attract wealth, transport goods, and bring blessings.

The mountain god gave the world a treasure to eliminate disasters

There was once a righteous mountain god in Tibet who flowed Dzi beads from the mysterious Dzi beads spring to help people eliminate disasters and diseases and drive away demons. To subdue the devil, one day an evil-eyed witch cast a spell on the spring to prevent it from producing any more. Therefore, the number of Dzi beads was fixed and spread throughout the world.

Gems from the treasury of the Daxi Kingdom

Dzi beads are one of the gems in the treasury of the Daxi Kingdom. King Gesar, the ancient leader of Tibet, was protected by the gods and conquered the Daxi Kingdom. Later, he took out Dzi beads from the king's treasury to reward the warriors. Dzi beads were brought back to Tibetan areas and passed down from generation to generation, so they have the dual energy of King Gesar and the protecting god.

Tibetan couple secretly made Buddhist treasures

Thousands of years ago, a Tibetan couple was keen on collecting special stones from the Himalayas, and used special pigments and secret Tibetan medicine to make them. It is made into colorful patterns and used to worship monks and Buddhas. The drugs and pigments used in this technique require secret methods, which are extremely difficult to master and cannot be used properly by ordinary people. Since the death of the couple, this technique has been lost, and the dzi beads that have been preserved in the world are sacred objects in Buddhist temples and family heirlooms.

Buddhist magic weapon and sacred object

Bon amulet: In the ancient Xiangzhong era, a Bon monk went to Nepal to seek Dharma and Tantric Buddhism. He used some beads containing various blessings and huge energy as amulets, and hoped that his disciples could spread Buddhism widely and protect all people.

Sakyamuni Buddha Soldiers

Buddha Sakyamuni once personally deployed 100,000 Dzi beads as Buddhist soldiers to clean up the boundaries and order of the six realms of reincarnation. The beads are unique and have a wide range of Buddhist connections. On the contrary, it is said that Dzi Beads are one of the Six Paths of Buddhism. Asuras, who were aggressive by nature, made this weapon to fight against Emperor Sakyamuni. Therefore, they are regarded as non-gods, non-celestial beings, and non-human beings. The mysterious power contained in them is It needs to be blessed by a Dharma protector or a virtuous monk before taking advantage of the situation.

Eliminating Disasters and Transferring Buddha Treasures

At that time, there was a great epidemic in Tibetan areas, and all living beings were devastated and life was extremely miserable. The Supreme Vajrayana had compassion on all living beings, and dropped the Dzi Beads, a magical treasure, while practicing Dharma in heaven. Those who are destined to get it can eliminate all diseases, disasters and bad luck, and turn danger into peace. There is also a theory that Manjushri Buddha, the predecessor of Manjushri, dropped Dzi beads more than 3,000 years ago. At that time, a great plague broke out in various countries in the Himalayas, resulting in numerous casualties among the people. "Manjushri Buddha" happened to pass over the area. Seeing the miserable situation of the people, he felt infinite compassion in his heart and dropped Dzi beads to save the victims. Dzi beads are scattered in fields, wilderness and mountainous areas. Anyone who picks up Dzi beads will gradually get better or even recover from the disease.

Buddha Treasure for Disasters

According to legend, "Dzi Beads" are treasures blessed by gods and protectors in the Buddhist world. Whoever owns a Dzi Bead can have unparalleled energy. It is a magic weapon and holy object that can eliminate disasters, attract wealth, transport transportation, and bring blessings.

Sakyamuni Buddha Soldiers

There is another saying that Buddha Sakyamuni personally deployed one hundred thousand gods to protect the Dharma, and transformed into one hundred thousand dzi beads and descended to the world. To clear the universe and purify the boundaries and order of the six paths of reincarnation, it is said that the thousand-year-old pure Dzi beads have boundless magical power, extraordinary supernatural powers, and a long-lasting relationship with Buddha.

The Scientific Legend of Dzi Beads

The product of the Himalayan Orogeny

In ancient times, Tibet was once a vast ocean. Due to the orogeny of the Himalayas, the shells and bodies of mysterious plankton on the seabed in this area, which resemble shellfish conches, were left here. The dry shells of the bodies were petrified and became Dzi beads.

Meteorites falling from outer space

In ancient times, meteorites from outer space fell into hiding places and scattered in the wilderness and mountains. Practitioners collected and built altars because of their unique shapes, and meditated on the altars, which strengthened the special effects of this special substance and has been passed down by monks to this day.

In short, no matter which theory about the origin of Dzi beads, they all have the characteristics of protecting all living beings, dispelling diseases and disasters, and implying good luck. When interviewing Mr. Yang Zi, the world's number one collector of Dzi beads, based on his personal religious experience of traveling to Tibetan areas for many years, meeting many living Buddhas and eminent monks, and converting to Tantric Buddhism, the word he talked about most was "extraordinary". This is not only his deep recognition of Dzi bead culture, but also an essential summary of Dzi bead aesthetics.

This is an existence that is rarer than diamonds and any natural product in the world. Its shape and quality bring people a feeling of awe and majesty "beauty", and this unique substance is known for its beauty, scarcity and efficacy. In the broad sense of reality and culture, it has already developed into a universal treasure, and as its culture spreads, its scarcity will become even more amplified.

Classification of Dzi beads

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Classification of natural Dzi beads:

1. Round beads (also called sky-eye stones, Sheep's eye Dzi beads, Sheep's eye plate beads, etc.);

2. Pharmacist beads (mostly natural thread beads, but there are also artificially etched ones);

3. Sardonyx ( There are many commercial aliases);

4. Dzi beads (the Himalayas were once an ocean, and Dzi beads are fossils of aquatic life. Because they have circles, they are regarded as sacred);

5. Petrified wood (some trees can be jadeized in desert areas, and a few have circles on them, which can be made into accessories after polishing);

6. Money stone (trypophobia) Search with caution for patients).

Classification of artificial Dzi beads:

Artificial Dzi beads are called "etched agate", "etched chalcedony", "etched agate", "etched chalcedony" in the theoretical circles "etc. Since the ancestors did not know the difference between monocrystalline silica and polycrystalline silica, the difference between agate and chalcedony is not distinguished here. They are collectively referred to as agate below.

1. Classified according to etching materials, it can be divided into alkali etched agate, bath pickled agate. Nitric acid is generally used for pickling, and plant alkali is generally used for alkali etching.

2. According to the place of origin, it can be divided into Tibetan Dzi beads (whole body is whitened and then a black line is drawn), West Asian Dzi beads (carnelian is painted with white lines), and Indian Dzi beads (whole body is painted black) Then draw white lines, such as turtle pattern "longevity beads"), Nepalese Dzi beads (black and white lines etched alternately on transparent agate).

3. According to the classification of network scholars, it can be divided into pure system, collapse system and conflict system.

4. Dr. Nebesky Wokowitz’s five-point rule in his article "Prehistoric Beads in Tibet".

In the final analysis, Dzi beads should be natural and beautiful stones dug by ancestors with "eye worship" or "circle-like totems". When worn, the body feels comfortable due to its psychological effect. . Under the influence of faith, the ancestors wore a large number of beads, resulting in shortage of supply, and then they tried artificial etching. At this point, artificial Dzi beads were formed.

Finally, I would like to emphasize the etched carnelian. The origin of this type of beads is earlier than that of pure Tibetan Dzi beads, but the etching technique has not been lost. Some Western archaeologists have also recorded the production process. They were originally Babylonian jewelry (some say they were Babylonian currency). ), after the emergence of Islam, it also attached great importance to inlaid carnelian. Currently, there are still carnelian inlaid with Arabic characters in Beijing Antique City. In the field of Buddhism, there is also a saying that carnelian is the seven treasures of Buddhism (but some scholars believe that "carnelian" is not carnelian, but southern red agate, red coral, fish ear stone, snake treasure, bamboo rice, etc.) , some scholars believe it belongs to the Seven Treasures of Buddhism. There is currently a considerable flaw in the identification of this type of beads, that is, the problem of "old beads are newly corroded". We hope that collectors will be cautious in purchasing them.

The origin of the name

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It is impossible to verify who took the name of Dzi beads. Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan call it Dzi beads, Tibetan people call it "Si", and Han people call it "Dzi beads". "Nine Eyes". Austrian Tibetologist Rene. Germany, Nebesky. Walkowitz's "Prehistoric Beads from Tibet" published in 1952 and "Gods and Ghosts of Tibet" published in 1953

Both books are called "Cat's Eye". Dubin. Mr. Lewis's book "The History of Beads" published in 1986 AD refers to such beads as "etched or bleached carnelian". "New Book of Tang Dynasty" records: "Tubo women braid their hair and wear non-se beads. Those who are good at cloud beads can trade one bead for a good horse." The famous modern Tibetologist Dr. Gele said in "The God of Tibetan Bon Religion" The paper calls this kind of beads Jiuyanlezi. Professor Liu Liangyou, a famous scholar in Taiwan, mentioned in the article "The Secret of Dzi Beads" that Tibetan scholars usually call Dzi beads "white agate beads", which are a type of collar material used in Tibetan clothing.

In the article "Tibetan Dzi Beads" published in 1997, Lin Dongguang, a Taiwanese Dzi Bead merchant, referred to Dzi Beads from beginning to end.

The ancestors of Tibet believed that Dzi beads were supernatural things created by God, which were naturally generated or descended from the sky. If anyone said that Dzi beads are a handicraft of "the unity of heaven and man", they would be punished. to their strong opposition. Asked many Tibetan people where Dzi beads come from, they told

Natural Dzi beads? (5 photos) The same ancient myth: In ancient times, Dzi beads were decorations worn by gods. Whenever the beads were damaged or If they were slightly damaged, the gods would throw them away the fossils of living things, which were of the same era as nautiluses and trilobites. Some people have picked up conch fossil Dzi beads in the Tingri area of ??the Himalayas and on the Fossil Mountain in the uninhabited area of ??northern Tibet. Common people's stories say: There was once a man who saw such a bug on the top of a mountain. He swatted it with his hat and covered it. When he removed his hat, the insect had petrified and turned into a dzi bead. R． In his article "Prehistoric Beads in Tibet", Dr. Nebesky-Walkowitz tells a legend from the Ali region in western Tibet. People believe that Dzi beads originated from a mountain near Rudok. When it rained heavily, Dzi beads poured down the slope like a stream. However, one day, a witch stared at the mountain with "evil eyes", and the dzi beads immediately stopped flowing. To this day, natural Dzi beads with distinctive eye patterns can still be seen in places where Dzi beads are constantly flowing out.

Value of Dzi beads

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Multiple values ??lead to high prices of Dzi beads

In the opinion of Yang Zi, a famous collector of Dzi beads, Dzi beads have several factors that are incomparable to jade and diamonds. Yang Zi believes that items such as jade and diamonds are valuable for three reasons: beauty, rarity, and public recognition. "There is at least 100 times room for appreciation of Dzi beads in the future. First of all, compared with jade and diamonds, the number of Dzi beads is more than 100 times less. Secondly, Dzi beads have been gradually increasing their popularity in recent years and have gained a certain popularity among the public. Third, benevolence sees benevolence and wisdom sees wisdom, and the various totems of Dzi beads also bring a feeling of beauty."

In addition, Yang Zi believes that every Dzi bead has passed through. Thousands of years of inheritance and development, it is extremely rare to be handed down to this day and preserved intact. Its historical inheritance value is very high. Moreover, the totem of each Dzi bead has its own unique meaning. Scientists have analyzed it like the map of human DNA, which also adds an elusive veil to the mysterious color of Dzi beads. "Dzi beads also have historical value, inheritance value, cultural value, aesthetic value, medical value, protective value, etc." Zhengda International Art also said that the value of Dzi beads is not only measurable by money, the most important thing is that it is a A spirit and a culture.

Don’t collect Dzi beads with the mentality of picking up leaks

When Yang Zi first started collecting Dzi beads, he had a “circle” of his own. These friends who had many years of experience in researching Dzi beads would help him. He determines the quality and authenticity of Dzi beads.

“After choosing which Dzi bead, I didn’t give any money first. I asked ten of my trusted friends to see the Dzi bead I selected. If any one of them thought there was something wrong with it, I would not do it in the future. When I contact the seller again, I will buy it only if all my friends think there is no problem

" For Yang Zi, price is not an issue, but the collection channels of Dzi beads are very important, which makes him worry about collecting. Missed. "To collect Dzi beads, you have to choose someone you trust to buy them. Maybe he has the strength and public influence, and will not do evil things to you just because of a Dzi bead. The Dzi beads I collect now are the best. , the most beautiful, they are all top quality, maybe I bought them at a crazy price. Now many people will show me the Dzi beads first, and if I don’t buy them, they will show them to other buyers.”

During the years of collecting Dzi beads, Yang Zi saw many people spending a lot of money to buy fake Dzi beads. So three or four years ago, Yang Zi opened a Taobao store. Many top-quality Dzi beads were priced at 99,999,999 yuan. . Yang Zi said that these Dzi beads are mainly for display, not for sale, but to allow everyone to compare real and fake Dzi beads. "Now in the market, it is basically impossible for ordinary people to buy real Dzi beads, because the price of real Dzi beads is very expensive. Some people spend 30,000 or 50,000 just to buy a Dzi bead with as many eyes as possible. This is almost impossible.

Nowadays, Dzi beads with a length of 0.5 cm and a diameter of 0.4 cm are priced at 100,000, two-eyed Dzi beads are priced at one million, and nine-eyed Dzi beads are priced at tens of millions. Yang Zi said: "Counterfeiting is rampant in the Tianzhu market now. Don't have the mentality of picking up leaks. If you don't want to take advantage, you will certainly not suffer losses." Don't believe that you can spend tens of thousands to buy something worth tens of millions. ”

Artificial Dzi Beads

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Many agate orbs on the market, regardless of whether they come from Tibet or not, all claim to be “Tibetan Dzi Beads”. The ones that have been worshiped by incense for many years are called old Dzi beads, and the others are also called type one and type two. The former costs tens of thousands, while the latter only costs a few hundred yuan.

But if you want it, It is even more difficult to buy genuine Dzi beads that have been handed down for thousands of years in Tibet, because the Dzi beads of local Tibetan people are not sold to the outside world. Dzi beads are regarded as a status symbol by Tibetans and can only be worn by sacred people. Therefore, the Tibetans giving Dzi beads to you represent their great respect for you.

Distinguishing the authenticity of artificial Dzi beads

1. Ancient, clear color, clear lines, and oval shape. , Fat Dzi beads are the best.

2. Although Dzi beads have been worn by many people, damage is inevitable, but there should be no serious damage, breakage or reprocessing (Tibetan people believe that the Dzi beads should be damaged or reprocessed). The damaged beads are used to ward off disasters and have lost their protective function)

3. The more eyes the dzi beads have and the more the eyes are odd, the higher the price. Well, if there are too many eyes on a Dzi bead, it will become a thousand-eye Dzi bead, but the price will be greatly reduced. If the size of each eye is similar, it will not be considered a good Dzi bead.

4. The imitation technology of new Dzi beads is mature. If necessary, the natural texture on the surface can be observed under clear water or light to identify the authenticity.

5. The surface of some old Dzi beads will be different. There is cinnabar (but it does not mean that the dzi beads are not without cinnabar). However, some cinnabar is ready to come out, and some are already on the surface.

6. The old dzi beads have been matched by many people for many generations. It has been seen that there is a certain degree of weathering pattern (also known as "fish scale pattern") on the surface. The distribution of this weathering pattern is also abnormal. The technology of baking imitation Dzi beads at high temperature can also produce realistic weathering patterns (the texture is relatively dry). Rough), the identification method is that in addition to the weathering patterns that are mostly in the shape of a "moon wheel", if you look at the surface with a high-power (more than 100 times) magnifying glass, the authentic product will show a galaxy pattern similar to that of the cosmic celestial body.

7. Sky. The perforation of the beads must be consistent with the color and smoothness of the surface (with a jade texture); milky white or light yellow is preferred, followed by dark brown.

8. There should be a natural color on the surface of the beads. It has a shiny, waxy moist feel. But don’t underestimate the value of the Dzi beads because they appear hazy. Some Dzi beads will be cleaned by the seller in advance, so it is not easy to show the original luster (in this case, it should be). It will gradually improve after wearing it for a while).

9. Do not have any cracks in the eyeball part of the eyed dzi beads, otherwise it will reduce its value.

The above mentioned. Some methods require a certain amount of time to practice and identify, so don’t immediately want to buy one just because you see it. If none of the above methods work, there is a last resort but direct method, which is to look for one that can identify the aura with the naked eye. People help. Because what they see is the aura emitted by the Dzi beads themselves, and the aura emitted by the new Dzi beads is often the same, so it is easier for others to see through it.

Eye Effects of Dzi Beads

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Dzi Eye Dzi Beads

The Heavenly Eye is naturally formed and not artificially carved. It is a kind of sedimentary rock. It has a very strong magnetic field and naturally formed regular patterns, mainly eyeballs, supplemented by triangles, quadrilaterals, etc., which are said to attract good fortune and fend off evil, and seek good luck and avoid evil. The polished finished product highlights the eye makeup pattern and is a Buddhist sacred object with an inestimable price.

One glance

Especially can make the mind clear and happy, and promote the growth of intelligence.

Single-eyed dzi beads, very rare

Two eyes

Eternal life, jade tree with branches, happy family, harmonious husband and wife, establishing good interpersonal relationships

Three eyes

It symbolizes the perfection of the Buddha's body, speech and mind, the protection of the Three Jewels, the removal of all obstacles that are contrary to the inner and outer secrets, good fortune, wealth and longevity, auspicious stars shining, obstacles calmed down, and continuous wealth. He is the God of Wealth in Tantric Buddhism!

Four Eyes

The Great Compassion Guanyin, the Great Wisdom Manjushri, the Great Wish Ksitigarbha, and the Great Samantabhadra are the four bodhisattvas who remove obstacles, achieve enlightenment, and increase blessings and wisdom, representing complete success and wealth. The four pains of birth, old age, illness and death can be alleviated, and the four major elements of earth, water, fire and wind can be harmonized, and disasters can be eliminated.

Five-Eyed Dzi Beads

Five-Eyes

Buddha, lotus, Vajra, Baosheng, Jiemu, the five gods of wealth gather together, with no disadvantages, complete auspiciousness and endless joy meaning.

Six Eyes

Seven Eyes Dzi Beads

Human physiology composed of the six elements of earth, fire, water, wind and space. Restores the physiological functions of the human body's internal organs, restores physical strength, relieves the suffering of the six paths, gradually increases the six paramitas, eliminates disasters, and makes the six and six fortunes smooth, symbolizing the harmony and advancement of wealth.

Seven Eyes

The seven stars are arranged in an array and blessed by Medicine Buddha. It means that the Dharma will continue to grow, good fortune will come, and happiness and wisdom will be complete.

Eight Eyes

The eight auspiciousness means perfection, everything goes well, nobility and wealth, and the eight auspiciousness is always around. And received the blessings of the eight great Bodhisattvas. Neutralize the damage caused by the eight parts, and obtain the Eightfold Path

Nine eyes and above

Collect the merits of the nine vehicles, increase compassion, have prominent authority, and get rid of suffering and achieve happiness. The aura of supreme nobility, rapid success in all worldly undertakings, the highest grade of Dzi beads, and the ability to avoid all disasters.

Ten-Eyed Dzi Beads

Remove karma, generate mighty virtue, win people's hearts and gain love. Life is proud and perfect.

Eleven-eyed Dzi Beads

The five-direction Buddha and the six-character Great Ming Mantra are the inherited dharma objects that gather blessings and wisdom.

Twelve-Eyed Dzi Beads

Courageous and extraordinary, he responds to all requests. Full blessing and wisdom, resounding reputation.

Thirteen-eyed Dzi Beads

Five directions of Buddha and eight auspicious symbols, calming the body and mind, reaching the highest state of practice.

Fifteen-eyed Dzi Beads

The seven treasures and eight treasures, blessed by the gods, can achieve all wishes.

Twenty-one Eyed Dzi Beads

The magic power increases, everything goes well, all wishes come true, and the highest state of unity between man and God is reached.

Swastika

Buddha's light shines everywhere, wealth is strong, you will always be in good health, and you will make many good connections.

Pestrel

Tantric magic weapon, subduing demons, attracting good fortune and fending off evil, pursuing good fortune and avoiding evil, and has extraordinary and sacred meaning.

Lotus

The lotus Dzi beads symbolize "purity and untaintedness" and represent the supreme honor, freshness, peace, blessings and wisdom, and all perfection. It is a symbol of auspiciousness, nobility, perfection and wealth growth. The circulation price of this type of Dzi beads in Tibet is very high, even as much as that of the Nine-Eyed Dzi Beads. This shows that Tibetans attach great importance to the Lotus Dzi Beads. Tibetan Buddhist believers believe that its totem also symbolizes the Western Lotus Flower Department, the well-known Amitabha Buddha. That is, it belongs to the Western Lotus Flower Division.

Ruyi

It means peace of mind, good luck, auspiciousness, and happiness.

Bodhi

It means awakening to the right path, eliminating disasters, and being compassionate.

Shou beads

First appeared in India and Pakistan around 550 BC. In the ancient India-Pakistan region, such horn-shaped Dzi beads were not associated with longevity. Put an equal sign. Also known as the "Collapse Dzi Beads", however, they were originally used by people in the ancient Indo-Pakistan region as amulets to ward off evil spirits, but were spread to the hands of the Chinese due to commercial trade, and their value in different cultures was transformed into a longevity charm like a tortoise shell. Ideas are endowed with different new meanings and lives.

Aquarius

Tibetan Buddhist believers believe that its totem symbolizes the Western Lotus Flower Division, and is also called the "Relic Dzi Bead". Aquarius Dzi Beads are also called Eternal Vase Dzi Beads.

The Tibetan words mean "aquarium" and "eternal life" respectively, symbolizing immortality. Tibetan Buddhist believers believe that its totem symbolizes the Western Lotus Flower Division, also known as the "relic Dzi Bead", which is the highest-level "heaven bead" in the minds of Tibetans. The best of pearls." For example, in the crown of the Sakyamuni Buddha statue in Drepung Monastery in Tibet, this type of dzi bead is placed in the center, which shows how much it is valued by the Tibetan people. It means good fortune and longevity, extensive wealth, and elimination of diseases

Turtle shell

It means longevity and longevity.

Tiger pattern

Because the appearance is similar to that of horse tooth Dzi beads, tiger patterns and horse teeth are both called "Lightning Dzi beads". It has the meaning of being strong and tenacious, eliminating setbacks, moving forward bravely, removing disasters and evil, and bless safety

Longyan

The manifestation of the six-character Great Ming Mantra, the true essence of Buddhism, and the king of all mantras , beads to ward off evil spirits.

Rainbow Dzi Beads (Water Pattern)

It is a kind of tiger pattern Dzi Beads. It is a rare and noble type of round short Dzi Beads. Its totem is tied with the middle It is composed of straight lines and symmetrical wavy stripes on both sides, which is quite similar to the Chinese character "water". It is also called "Water Pattern Dzi Beads". Rainbow Dzi Beads, also known as "Rare Tiger Pattern Dzi Beads", belong to the Oriental Vajra Division of the Buddhist scriptures. Its totem symbolizes "conquering evil" and subdues the inner obstacles of practitioners and the obstacles of the external objective environment. Among round Dzi beads, the price is Second only to the Lotus Dzi Beads. The eternal and immortal source of life, capable of endless growth and continuity, meaning that everything will last forever.

Noble people

It means support from noble people, a safe life, wealth and glory.

Heaven and Earth

The round sky is the wisdom and virtue of the Tathagata. Earth is the square, the foundation of all living beings. This dzi bead can make wishes come true and is very helpful in career, interpersonal relationships and diplomacy. This type of dzi beads mainly includes double-dimension dzi beads, heaven-and-earth dzi beads, and double-heaven-earth dzi beads. Among them, double-heaven and earth dzi beads are the rarest. The pattern of this type of dzi bead cake represents "heaven gate", and the square pattern represents "dimension gate". ”, there are two earth gates appearing on one side of the arc, which is called “double earth gate dzi beads”; there are heaven gate and earth gate on one side, and the pattern on the other side is also symmetrical with it, which is called “double sky and double earth”. Dzi beads". Many businessmen like to wear this kind of Dzi beads because they believe that they can harmonize Yin and Yang and bring a thousand blessings. Transform bad luck and eliminate evil. Bring wealth.

Accessories for use of Dzi beads

The mineral rock composition of Dzi beads contains agate and jade, which are semi-precious stones, and the number of pure old Dzi beads in the world is very rare. Rare is expensive. In the eyes of Tibetans, Dzi beads are equivalent to diamonds. They are mostly strung into necklaces and worn on women as accessories to show off their status when attending grand events. They are not religious instruments. In addition to practicality, the design of the wearer , beautiful and generous is also the focus of the design.

Collection

Because the number of old Dzi beads is very rare, unlike other jewelry that can be mined, and also because of the incredible magnetic field induction and spirituality of Dzi beads, plus the holders of past generations. The practice and wearing of it have promoted its value. It is rare and valuable, so it has become a treasure that interested people rush to collect.

Buddha statues are hidden

When the Tibetan Buddhist statues are consecrated by lamas to attract the gods, in addition to installing Buddhist sutras, mantras, a small number of gold, silver and gems, some of them are also filled with relics. Zi or Dzi beads to hide.

Circulation Currency

According to the book "Tibetan Dzi Beads" written by Lin Dongguang, so far, Tibetans can still get ancient and pure old Dzi Beads into "Tibetan Dzi Beads". Financial institutions such as the People's Bank of China or Lhasa Barkhor Street City Credit Union provide mortgage loans, or even directly use them as cash for transactions, shopping, etc.

Dzi Bead Theory

The ingredients of the universe created by original traditional Buddhism are composed of the three elements of water, fire and earth, which in turn match the patterns of circles, triangles and squares. Form and color are one body and have two sides, a brief explanation:

The "○" circle represents the principle of the universe's phenomena that come and go, and is the source of the power of the universe. It opens in white, symbolizing the infinite light emanating from the sun, moon, and stars.

The "△" triangle, the human body's own blood circulation system, is the basis for creating human energy. The artificial red color (the blood color of all animals on land refers to the triangular relationship of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, etc.) symbolizes the subtle vitality displayed by essence, body, and spirit.

The "□" square represents the force (magnetic field) generated by all substances in nature, which has the function of cohesion and enhancement. The ground is yellow, symbolizing the career bond composed of water, fire and wind