CEREMONY APRIL 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5gkg-_pPMU -------------------------------------------------------------- All the DZI I sell receive a Purification and Awakening Ceremony by my friend and Tibetan 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". ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------DZI 4 EYES---------- >>> DZI 4 eyes is a bead of 4 Bodhisattva. Bodhisattva is the designation of a person in Buddhism who practices spiritual practices to become a Buddha (enlightened) and to bring benefit to all beings on earth. Bodhisattva's consciously remain in this world and do not go into nirvana to help people and other living beings get out of Samara — an endless cycle of rebirths. >>> They devote all their strength and energy to getting rid of the suffering of this world. Guided by compassion and relying on knowledge of the laws of this world and their wisdom, they make the salvation of all living things on earth a matter of their whole lives. The four-eyed bead Dzi represents the power of quality of these 4 Bodhisattvas. -----Qualities of four-eyed Dzi beads----- The is endowed with the qualities of four Bodhisattvas: -Maitreya - Compassion and Wisdom -Avalokiteshvara - compassion, protector from danger, supreme love -Manjushri - the wisdom and power of the Buddha, memory and intelligence -Mahasthamaprapta - Wisdom and Awareness To understand the power that is contained in this Tibetan bead , which symbolizes these four Bodhisattvas, we will briefly consider each of them. >>> Maitreya is a Bodhisattva that is recognized and respected by all modern schools of Buddhism. Many Buddhists believe that he will soon reincarnate on earth, and after achieving full enlightenment he will begin to teach people the universal laws of life. This is the “Lord named Compassion” who will become the Teacher of humanity. >>> Avalokiteshvara is one of the most revered Bodhisattva in Buddhism. He embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. In Tibetan Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is known as Padmapani (lotus holder), as well as Chenrezig. In East Asia, this Bodhisattva is known as Kuan Yin, or Cannon, both of which are female incarnations. Kuan Yin is a revered Bodhisattva of compassion in East Asia. In the West, she is widely known as the Goddess of Mercy. Kuan Yin is also revered by the Chinese Taoists as a symbol of immortality. The name Kuan Yin means "watching the sounds of the world." >>> Manjushri is one of the eight great Bodhisattva who were the closest disciples of Gautama Buddha. This is a Bodhisattva of higher wisdom. It symbolizes the embodiment of prajnaparamita - the knowledge and transcendental wisdom of all Buddhas. In the images he can be seen with a sword in his right hand, with which he fights with the darkness of ignorance, and a text scroll in his left. >>> Mahasthamaprapta is a Buddhist Bodhisattva that personifies the power of wisdom. He is often portrayed in a trinity with Avalokiteshvara and Amitabha. In Chinese Buddhism, he is usually portrayed as a woman similar to Kuan-Yin. He is also one of thirteen Buddhas in Japanese Buddhism. In the Surangama Sutra, the Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta talks about how he gained enlightenment by attaining the state of samadhi through the constant pure awareness of the Buddha. -----Value Dzi Beads 4 Eyes----- >>> The is endowed with the qualities of all 4 Bodhisattva. It helps to increase the wisdom of its owner, helps to fulfill desires, brings good luck and prosperity in life. It also performs a protective function well - it drives away evil spirits and removes obstacles to the goal. Thanks to the great spiritual power, the Dzi 4-eye bead helps to overcome the negative influences of both the external world and those coming from our subconscious. It contributes to success in life and longevity. >>> The four-eyed is very favorable for people who are engaged in spiritual practices, as it helps to fight with their inner mental demons that poison our lives. She also protects against induced negative energy influences such as evil eye or damage. >>> All these qualities possessed by the , together with wisdom and compassion for all living creatures on earth, makes it an excellent choice for constant wear in any life situation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GUANYIN Mantra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE_UQOcQw8A&ab_channel=PowerfulMantras --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------KUAN YIN DZI (or Guanyin Dzi)---------- >>> The bead Dzi Kuan Yin personifies the essence of the goddess Kuan Yin. She is a Bodhisattva who is portrayed in a female form. Goddess Kuan Yin is the goddess of mercy. In Tibet, she is also known as the Chenrezi Buddha - the Buddha of Compassion. This is the most revered Buddha in Tibet. >>> Goddess Kuan Yin bead Dzi is a symbol of compassion and mercy. It contributes to the establishment of peace and harmony. Brings a divine blessing. Defeats the disease, relieves stress. Helps women who have problems conceiving a baby. Helps to get rid of resentment and to establish peace of mind in the soul. -----About the goddess Kuan Yin----- >>> The goddess Kuan Yin is described as a goddess who "looks and listens to what is happening in the world." She hears the unhappy voices of people who need help. She perceives all the sufferings of this world and helps to get rid of them. Kuan Yin loves all creatures, just as a mother loves her children. And it helps everyone to get rid of the negative, find happiness and get out of the wheel of samsara. >>> Legend has it that the goddess Kuan Yin vowed to do everything to save all living beings from suffering. Since then, she has no peace and is constantly helping everyone to live on earth. Since there is a lot of suffering on earth, her head was cracked by such an amount of grief, and her hands did not have time to do good. Therefore, now this goddess is often portrayed with many faces and many hands, in order to have time to hear everyone and help everyone. -----Practical use----- >>> Bead Dzi Kuan Yin protects against all types of physical and psychological harm. It helps determine which people in your environment have harbored evil and are trying to do harm. It protects and reduces the power of various negative emotions and attacks directed against you. >>> The bead Dzi Kuan Yin protects from anger, hatred, dousing and evil gossip of people around you. It reduces the impact and can completely prevent the appearance of "oblique" looks, full of arrogance and disgust towards you. >>> This Dzi bead can quickly help its owner get out of a difficult financial situation. Helps attract people with the power and authority to make your life better. They will help you make a good career and succeed in society. >>> The bead of Dzi Kuan Yin helps to overcome the early grievances inflicted on you and prevent new ones. Helps in family life, protects the hearth. It is good to wear it to those women who want to become pregnant and continue their family. In general, if there are problems associated with the genus, it is useful to wear this Dzi bead. -----Of particular importance to women----- >>> Kuan Yin is the goddess of compassion and mercy. She reveals in a woman all the facets of her real femininity, helps to correct the problems of upbringing and childhood injuries. Because of these psychodramas, a woman feels inferior, full of fear, pain, anger, chaos, cannot call a worthy Man to herself and is not able to be under his protection and patronage, follow him, and not be afraid or be a rival. >>> A woman relaxes, calms down, learns to enjoy life, becomes a beautiful and attractive soul and her tenderness, and not like a female, ready to mate ... A woman begins to love and value herself, becomes smooth and charming, her health improves, her nerves come in order ... Husbands fall in love again or generally departed happily return. If there is no partner, then the woman ceases to be nervous about this, and therefore, she becomes even more attractive as a potential spouse, and not as a temporary woman for pleasure. >>> Dzi Kuan Yin helps to get pregnant if the woman herself wants it. A woman slowly uses not the masculine mind, but begins to acquire vital wisdom, as her mother should use nature. -----Conclusion----- >>> Due to its properties to remove all negative from a person’s environment, the Dzi Kuan Yin bead is good for everyday use by all people. But it is especially good for women. It not only protects against a variety of external attacks and aggression, but also helps to relieve the pain received earlier in life. In addition, this Dzi bead establishes a relationship with the entire race and helps to extend it, granting new lives. >>> For women engaged in spiritual practices and seeking to achieve the disclosure and perfection of their personality as Women, this Dzi bead will become a guide to intimate knowledge, teach true femininity, reveal the great destiny of the entire female gender, help to find peace and balance in the soul, harmony, sensitivity, understanding, gentleness, sincerity in all perceptions of life. He will reconcile with what is happening, calm and balance, direct in the right direction of development, nourish with feminine soft and supple force. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> Guanyin (simplified Chinese: 观音; traditional Chinese: 觀音; pinyin: Guānyīn) is a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. She is the East Asian representation of Avalokiteśvara (Sanskrit: अवलोकितेश्वर) and has been adopted by other Eastern religions including Chinese folk religion. She was first given the appellation of "Goddess of Mercy" or "Mercy Goddess" by Jesuit missionaries in China. Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means "[The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World." On the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, Guanyin's attainment of Buddhahood is celebrated. >>> Some Buddhists believe that when one of their adherents departs from this world, they are placed by Guanyin in the heart of a lotus, and then sent to the western pure land of Sukhāvatī. Guanyin is often referred to as the "most widely beloved Buddhist Divinity" with miraculous powers to assist all those who pray to her, as is mentioned in the Pumen chapter of Lotus Sutra and Kāraṇḍavyūha Sūtra. >>> Several large temples in East Asia are dedicated to Guanyin including Shaolin Monastery, Longxing Temple, Puning Temple, Nanhai Guanyin Temple, Dharma Drum Mountain, Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, Shitennō-ji, Sensō-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjūsangen-dō, and many others. Guanyin's abode and bodhimaṇḍa in India is recorded as being on Mount Potalaka. With the localization of the belief in Guanyin, each area adopted their own Potalaka. In Chinese Buddhism, Mount Putuo is considered the bodhimaṇḍa of Guanyin. Naksansa is considered to be the Potalaka of Guanyin in Korea. Japan's Potalaka is located at Fudarakusan-ji. Tibet's Potalaka is the Potala Palace. (source: Wikipedia)