Shingon sect Bodhi tree wood & Smoky Quartz Japanese Juzu Prayer Beads

Shingon sect Bodhi tree wood Smoky Quartz Japanese Juzu Prayer Beads Material : Bodhi tree wood, Smoky Quartz, Silk Tassel Diameter : about 13cm (not elastic) Head bead : about 13mm Main beads : about 8mm Tassels : Hana Bonten tassels ( Dark Brown ) Handmade in Kyoto, Japan This is a Shingon sect prayer bead set for men. 【About Bodhi Tree】 According to Buddhist tradition, bodhi tree is the sacred fig under which the Buddha sat when he attained Enlightenment (bodhi) at Bodh Gaya in India. Prayer beads made of sacred fig seeds are highly renowned. 【About Smoky Quartz】 This greyish crystal is believed to be a symbol of strength and endurance thus helping you face difficulties and negative energies. If you've been experiencing difficulties or dealing with new challenges, smoky quartz may be perfect for you. In Japan, Buddhists have Prayer beads (Juzu, Nenju). Kyoto is famous as a producing center of Prayer beads. Prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, breaths while meditating, counting 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. ※Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.