-This DZI was made and used to bring equilibrium to its owner when displayed and worshiped, in homes. -You can hold it in your hands during meditation (Mani DZI). ------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW CEREMONY 02/2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPDCg_XnSrA&t=146s ------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>DZI 22 EYES are not described because they dont exist. To understand beads after 21 Eyes you need to "read" them. This one is a 5 & 6 Eyes. ------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>All the DZI I sell receive a Purification and Awakening Ceremony by my friend and Mongolian Monk Jagdag. This Ritual is inspired by chinese "KAIGUANG" (開光). Kaiguang is the Chinese term for consecration of a statue of a deity. In Chinese, the literal meaning of Kaiguang is "opening of light". While it is often performed in the Buddhist and Taoist faiths. It is believed that if a statue dont go through KAIGUANG, it cannot be worshiped or used for performance, as the eyes are still "closed". >>>CEREMONY VIDEO (youtube): https://youtu.be/nyH3jYXSar4 >>>CEREMONY VIDEO (1st half-30mn): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfuRI8ihEIU&t=341s ----------THOKCHA---------- >>> (Tibetan: ཐོག་ལྕགས, Wylie: thog lcags; also alternatively Tibetan: གནམ་ལྕགས, Wylie: gnam lcags) are tektites and meteorites which serve as amulets. Typically high in iron content, these are traditionally believed to contain a magical, protective power comparable to Tibetan dzi beads. Most Thokcha are made of a copper alloy. >>> The use of meteoric iron has been common throughout the history of ferrous metallurgy. Historically, Thokcha were prized for the metallurgical fabrication of weapons, musical instruments, and sacred tools, such as the phurba. Thokcha are an auspicious addition in the metallurgical fabrication of sacred objects cast from Panchaloha (Sanskrit: पञ्चलोह), also called Pañcadhātu (Sanskrit: पञ्चधातु, lit. 'five metals'), is a term for traditional five-metal alloys of sacred significance. The composition is laid down in the Shilpa Shastras, a collection of ancient texts that describe arts, crafts, and their design rules, principles and standards. ----------PANCHAHOLA---------- >>> Panchaloha is traditionally described as an alloy of gold, silver, copper, zinc, and iron. Also, in some cases tin or lead are used instead of zinc. It is believed that wearing jewellery made of such an alloy brings balance in life, self-confidence, good health, fortune, prosperity, and peace of mind. >>> In Tibetan culture, it was considered auspicious to use Thokcha (meteoric iron) either as a component of the alloy in general or for a specific object or purpose. The amount used could vary, depending upon the material's availability and suitability, among other considerations. A small, largely symbolic quantity of "sky-iron" might be added, or it might be included as a significant part of the alloy-recipe. >>> Writer Robert Beer regards meteoric iron as "the supreme substance for forging the physical representation of the vajra or other iron weapons." It was believed that these amulets had been tempered by the celestial gods before falling to earth. Beer describes the metal falling from space as a metaphor for "the indivisibility of form and emptiness.". Many meteorite fragments can be found in Tibet due to its high altitude and open landscape. >>>Thokcha (amulets) are classified into two overlapping periods of origin: 1/ The pre-Buddhist period (c. 1000 BC – c. 900 AD) 2/ The Buddhist period (after 700 AD). Some of the earliest thokcha can be linked to the Tibetan Zhangzhung culture. -----Types of Thokcha----- >>> Thokcha are metal objects approximately 2–15 centimetres (0.79–5.91 in), originally made to function as horse harnesses, buckles, fibulae, and arrow heads. They can also be used as adornments for clothing, lighters and purses. >>> Thokcha may represent real or mythological animals, often deities from Tibet's Bön or Buddhist religions. However, since several thokcha are abstract in form, the precise meaning of these pieces remains uncertain. >>> Thogchags or Thokcha (Wylie: Thog lcags) are worn as amulets by Tibetans, specifically people of the Himalayan regions, for spiritual protection and healing. Created in several forms, they often depict tantric deities, sacred animals, auspicious symbols, and mantras. Many represent ritual supports such as a mirror, phurba, or vajra. Some pieces may be abstract in nature, and the meaning of the form has since been lost in antiquity. >>> Genuine pieces are believed to be made from a combination of meteorite, iron, bronze, copper, and a number of other metals. The rarest and most sought after thokcha are believed to be made from a meteoric metal known as 'Namchak' which literally means 'sky iron' or 'sky metal.' Very old pieces can have a distinct patina and have been worn out into smooth surfaces after centuries of handling. Many ornaments have unique textures which are almost impossible to replicate. -----POPULAR BELIEF----- >>> The word Thokcha is composed of two words; thog that means above, primordial, first, or thunderbolt, and lcags that stands for iron or metal, so the literal meaning of thokcha is "original iron" or "thunderbolt iron." >>> A popular Tibetan belief is that thokcha are produced magically when a thunderbolt strikes the earth. Historically, it was believed that if one was to find a thokcha underground by chance, they would work as a good luck charm. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thokcha <> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchaloha -----VAJRA----- >>> The Vajra, Sanskrit word (वज्र), meaning "diamond" and "thunderbolt", is an important symbol and a ritual instrument in Hinduism and especially in the Buddhist tradition vajrayāna ("way of the diamond") to which it gave its name. >>> In Buddhism, the Vajra (Standard Tibetan: dorje) is the symbol of Vajrayana, one of the three major schools of Buddhism. Vajrayana is translated as "Thunderbolt Way" or "Diamond Way" and can imply the thunderbolt experience of Buddhist enlightenment or Bodhi. It also implies indestructibility, just as diamonds are harder than other gemstones. >>> It represents the indestructibility and immutability that overcomes all obstacles. The name Dorje is also a male given name in Tibet and Bhutan, it becomes Dorj in Mongolia. ----------DZI 5 EYES---------- >>>The 5-eye Dzi bead is a talisman of wealth. The 5 eyes of Dzi represent the five gods of wealth who bring wealth to human life in many ways. Dzi 5 eyes is a talisman that brings the owner more money, good luck in business, leads to wealth, prosperity and longevity. Therefore, it is very suitable for those who seek monetary gain, especially by earning through multiple sources of income. -----Five Gods of Wealth----- >>> The gods of wealth are different aspects of Dzambala - the god of wealth and prosperity. These incarnations of Dzambala bring wealth in many ways. Consider the five areas of wealth. -Green Dzambala. Promotes success, fulfillment of desires, gaining wealth. Helps to eradicate bad signs and other obstacles to wealth. This god is the main of the 5 gods of wealth. -White Dzambala. Eliminates disease and suffering, helps get rid of poverty and karmic misconduct. Prevents disasters and contributes to the accumulation of wealth. -Yellow Dzambala. Promotes luck, increases wisdom, virtues and longevity. Increases intelligence, contributes to the receipt of material and spiritual wealth. -Red Dzambala. It gives a high social position, can help in harmonizing family relationships. It also helps to increase the amount of money, valuables and products. -Black Dzambala. Eliminates grievances, prevents theft, fraud and other barriers that interfere with the receipt of benefits in some kind of money matters. >>> In addition to helping to acquire wealth, the 5-eye Dzi bead helps in gaining wisdom, happiness and prosperity in all areas of life. The 5-eyed Dzi symbolizes the five Dhyani Buddhas. These are not different Buddhas, these are 5 qualities of wisdom. -----Five types of wisdom----- -Comprehensive wisdom - the ability to know the truth, reality and its laws. -The wisdom of the mirror is the ability to perceive the world not being attached to things, but as to a mirror, only reflecting everything that happens in it. -The wisdom of equality is the same attitude towards everything, paying equal attention to all things and phenomena. -The wisdom of discrimination is the ability to analyze, distinguish things and phenomena from each other, but at the same time see a holistic picture of the world. -The wisdom of accomplishment is the ability to accumulate experience and act on the basis of it, knowing how to act. >>> Thanks to such a comprehensive and deep immersion in aspects of wisdom, the Dzi bead 5 eyes is one of the strongest Tibetan beads to acquire this important quality. ----------DZI 6 EYES---------- >>> The Dzi Bead of 6 eyes eliminates suffering, expels sorrow and has the ability to attract good luck. In Buddhism, there is a concept of 6 levels of human existence in the material Universe. These levels describe the gradation from the lowest, which in European tradition can be described as hell, to the highest - paradise. -----Six levels of being----- A Dzi bead of 6 eyes helps a person to free himself from the suffering that lies in wait at 6 levels of existence. Each eye with this six-eyed Dzi corresponds to one of the levels or paths of being in which a person can be. Let's consider these levels in more detail. -Hell. The lowest state of being. Hell can be defined as the state in which a person seeks to destroy both himself and everything that surrounds him. Rage and fury become the dominant and driving force. In this state of being, a person is completely deprived of any freedom and experiences indescribable suffering. -Hunger. In this state, a person experiences huge and irresistible desires. It can be directly a feeling of hunger when he strives a lot and eat well. And also these are conditions when a person has an insatiable need to buy clothes, accumulate wealth, strive only for pleasures and long for glory. In this state, a person is tormented by such ruthless thirst and cannot satisfy this passion. -Animalism. In this state, a person is guided only by animal instincts. Neither reason nor morality can restrain him from desires and actions. -Anger. This is the state in which a man's ego prevails. In this state, a person despises others and strives to become higher than the rest. -Humanity or calm. In this state, a person is calm and prudent, can control his instincts and desires. He acts reasonably, seeks to live in harmony with his environment and society. -Paradise or bliss. A person can feel this state when his desire is fully realized. At that moment, he feels something similar. However, this condition passes quickly and does not last long. >>> Most people live jumping from one state to another, moving on this scale of states from hell to heaven. Typically, these conditions occur in humans under the influence of some external influences. Therefore, a person is very vulnerable to such influences and a Dzi 6 eye bead is simply necessary to protect against influences to which our responses arise. >>> A 6-eye Dzi bead helps its owner get out of these walks through 6 states of existence. It helps to leave their world, where aggression, anger, ignorance, frivolity and suffering reign. -----6 Excellence----- >>> A 6-eye Dzi bead helps its owner develop 6 paramitas (perfections). Paramita is an action that helps achieve liberation. The use of these 6 paramitas leads to enlightenment and exit from the series of reincarnations. The six paramitas are as follows: -Dana — charity or generosity. It can manifest itself as a gift of material things, but its best manifestation is the transfer of knowledge to other people about the nature of the mind and how to achieve enlightenment. -Shila — discipline and awareness in life. -Kshanti is the ability to be patient when being insulted or suffering. Act on the basis of circumstances, but be steady and not be angry. -Virya — the ability to be hardworking on the way to your goal. At the same time, not giving in to despondency. This is a joyful journey. -Dhyana — meditation or contemplation. This is one of the main tools for working with the mind to comprehend its true, deep nature. -Prajnaparamita — wisdom. This is the ability to see the truth. This is the last perfection. Prajnaparamita is the ship that transports all thinking creatures across the ocean of Samsara to the shores of nirvana. >>> Thus, the Tibetan bead Dzi 6 eyes eliminates sadness and suffering in life and brings good luck to its owner. It helps to find what lies at the very foundation of happiness and helps improve karmic situations. -----Conclusion----- >>> The 6-eyed Dzi is one of the best Tibetan beads for working people. It helps to eliminate problems that have arisen in you or in the office environment. They help to resolve the situation at work, where there is gossip, a struggle for power, hijacking employees, etc. The Tibetan bead Dzi 6 eyes also helps those who seek self-knowledge, self-cultivation and spiritual practices. It helps to take control of negative emotions, calm the mind and bring harmony at every moment of existence in this world.