Material: Bodhi seeds. Seeds

Size: 6mm. 108 beads

Description:

Bodhi beads have profound religious and spiritual significance in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolizing wisdom, enlightenment and firmness in practice. It is closely related to the story of the Buddha's enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, and therefore has become one of the important instruments for Buddhist practice.

**Influence and Origin**

The use of Bodhi beads can be traced back to the early days of Buddhism's introduction to Tibet, and is closely integrated with Tantric practice. In Tibetan Buddhism, Bodhi beads usually refer to **Phoenix Eye Bodhi**, which is believed to have great blessing power. It is said that the Gelugpa monk Qizhu Rinpoche once said: "The Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, and the hardness of the Bodhi beads themselves has auspicious meanings, so Bodhi beads are suitable for the practice of any method."

In addition, the material and shape of Bodhi beads also carry different symbolic meanings:

- **Phoenix Eye Bodhi**: symbolizes wisdom and insight, suitable for the practice of Manjushri Bodhisattva method.

- **Vajra Bodhi**: symbolizes firmness and fearlessness, suitable for practicing Vajrapani Bodhisattva.

- **Longan Bodhi**: symbolizes power and protection, suitable for practicing the Dharma of the Protector God.

**How ​​to use**

The main uses of Bodhi Buddha beads include:

- **Reciting mantras**: practitioners use Buddha beads to count and recite mantras such as "Om Mani Padme Hum" or "Om Ah Hum" to increase blessings and wisdom.

- **Meditation and practice**: In Tantric practice, Buddha beads can help practitioners focus on visualization and meditation.

- **Wearing and protection**: Many believers will wear Bodhi Buddha beads to obtain the blessing and protection of the Dharma.

Bodhi Buddha beads are not only a practice tool, but also carry the wisdom and faith of Tibetan Buddhism.