Shakya Bodhi is a palm subject, Bodhi tree fruit seed, English name: raphia seed, because the fruit is a little hollow, also commonly known as Buddha heart fruit, formerly known as hollow bodhi, later also called Shakya Bodhi. Its trees are mainly distributed in tropical and subtropical areas, and are very numerous. In recent years, China has imported a large number of imports from Africa, and the local price in Africa is low, and there is no local processing technology. Imported to The country as a raw material for handicrafts, it is processed into bracelets and pendants through polishing and polishing, which has a certain market value.
The Bodhi tree is native to India, so it is also named "Indian Bodhi Shakya Bodhi Tree", and later generations also revered it as the Tree of Enlightenment and the Tree of Wisdom. As early as 502 AD, during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Bodhi tree was introduced to China by Indian monks from Tianzhu and planted in front of the altar of Guangxiao Temple in Guangzhou, and this site still exists for posterity. Since then, there have been bodhi trees growing in the southwest region of China and the Indochina Peninsula, and places like Guangdong and Yunnan are the second home of the bodhi tree. The Bodhi tree not only has a long history, but also has a wide range of uses and great practical effects. Due to the large canopy of the Linden tree, the pavilions such as covers, the shade covered the ground, the ornamental effect and the greening effect are very prominent, so it is often used as a street tree in the garden construction of the city, which is a drought-tolerant and high-temperature-resistant species, easy to grow, and is not an endangered species. The linden tree also has a very prominent medicinal use, such as the sap of the linden tree can be used as a mouthwash for the treatment of dental disease, the flowers and leaves of the linden tree can be used as an analgesic, and after being picked and dried in the autumn, it can be directly used into medicine, benefiting the people.
Growth habits
As a product of nature, Shakyamuni Bodhi has its own properties of daily Shakyamuni Bodhidharma, and we should pay attention to maintenance in our daily holding and tape. If it can be carefully maintained, after a long period of holding, the color of Shakya Bodhi will change from light to dark, or brown, brown, red, etc., and the surface will become more and more shiny, so that the holder will love it, and with the passage of time, the value of Shakya Bodhi will also increase.
Shakya Bodhi seed through the sun-dried high temperature steaming inactivation simple processing after packaging and sealing, while the surface is uniform and air contact to form a fine and uniform oxidation protective layer to start the hand plate when the hand must have just been washed and has dried thoroughly, sweat hands do not directly plate, at the same time need to pay attention to the orifice around the plate must be plated, a day can be plated for about 30 minutes. After a week or two, you can feel a crunching stickiness because a thin layer of paste has formed. At this time, it can be left for a period of time, natural drying, and let the pulp be hardened to a certain extent. Usually it's about a week, and in 3 months, you'll see a very auray glow.
Shakya Bodhidharma in the process of dotting as much as possible not to get wet, if accidentally wet with water, should be immediately dried with a soft cloth, stored in a cool sheltered place in the shade, dry, improper handling will cause Shakya Bodhi seeds cracking.
Holding Shakya Bodhi is not suitable for the occasion of excessive temperature difference, too large temperature difference will produce thermal expansion and contraction, which will destroy the structure of Shakya Bodhi itself
Do not keep Shakya Bodhi in a humid environment, because it is a plant seed, encountering a humid environment will produce a mildew reaction, which is what we commonly call long hair, if there is a mold phenomenon do not be afraid, with a clean soft cloth will be moldy substances can be wiped clean, will not affect the structure of Shakya Bodhi seeds, not to affect the normal use of Shakya Bodhi seeds.
If the surface of Sakya Bodhi is too dry, generally Shakya Bodhi is the result of dried skin friends, at this time only need to rub Shakya Bodhi on the face or other oily parts of the body. If the effect is not obvious, a small amount of olive oil can also be dripped on the palm of the hand, and the Shakya Bodhi seed can be placed in the hand and kneaded until the surface of the Shakyamuni bodhi seed is evenly moistened by the olive oil. However, this method should be used as little as possible to avoid uneven oiling, resulting in flower prints on the surface of Shakyamuni Bodhi and affecting the appearance.
Shakya Bodhi should be avoided in a sun- , windy, and freezing environment , and if worn in such weather conditions , it should be kept in a protective position on the body as much as possible , such as in a tunic pocket or bag. For angular or shaped Shakya Bodhi seeds, it is necessary to avoid external forces squeezing or falling on hard ground, which may damage the appearance and structure of Shakya Bodhi seeds.
Purchase Instructions
Externally processed fruit
Shakyamuni Bodhi was quickly accepted by the masses as a handpiece that was not very expensive. After a long wait and careful production, Shakya Bodhidharma has finally become a classic, which can be described as the king of Bodhidharma, and the best "agarwood" among Bodhizi has a very high collection value. So how do you determine whether Shakya Bodhi's beads are good or bad?
Formerly known as hollow fruit, there are also people called Shakya Bodhi or Buddha Lamp Fruit Bodhi Buddha Heart Fruit shell is incomparably hard, the fruit is a bit hollow, the hardness is very large, can be carved: into any favorite handle, can also be made into a bracelet. The most commonly used is to polish them into handlebars or to make pendants
Picking tips
(1) The natural pattern of Shakya Bodhi should be preserved, and when polishing, use sandpaper to follow the surface of the fruit of Shakya Bodhi,
(2) The black spots on the surface of the Shakya Bodhi fruit should be cleaned up, otherwise it will not look good after a period of play. More importantly, when cleaning up the black spots, pay attention to the contact of the lines, and do not disconnect the good lines in order to clean up the black spots, causing the lines to be "lonely" hanging in mid-air.
(3) The bud eyes of Shakya Bodhi should not be destroyed, and the thousand eyes that retain the complete bud eyes are the superior Shakya Bodhi seeds, followed by the thousand eyes inlaid with honey wax and so on. [6]
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Whether in the south or in the north, summer is the most suitable season for wearing Shakyamuni Bodhi. At the same time, Shakyamuni Bodhi loves oil, so if you have oily skin, then congratulations. When not on weekdays, it is best to put the bracelet in a sealed pouch to avoid cracking due to air drying.
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Grinding process:
Shakyamuni Bodhidharma
(1) Preparation stage: a small basin of water, water-resistant sandpaper 150 mesh, 240 mesh, 800 mesh, 1200 mesh, 2000 mesh and Shakyamuni Bodhi to be polished.
(2) Grinding stage:
1. Sand and peel with 100 mesh sandpaper.
2. Polish with 240 mesh sandpaper until the pattern is slight.
3. Change the 800 mesh sandpaper to polish the pattern clearly.
4. Replace the 1200 mesh sandpaper with a smooth surface.
5. The last 2000 mesh sandpaper is the ultimate polishing.
(3) Precautions: After the pattern is revealed, it is best to hold it in the hand to find the type, although it is more time-consuming and laborious, the effect is the best. It is best to stop watering when polishing, and it is best not to get wet in future disk play.
As a product of nature, Shakyamuni Bodhi has its natural properties, and we should pay attention to maintenance in our daily holding and dribbling.
First of all: do not oil - because the oil is quasi-flower;
Secondly: at first, it is possible to use coarse cloth to plate for one month, and then use muslin gloves for one or two months;
Third: it is best to start a net hand when starting a hand; If it can be carefully maintained, after a long period of play, the color of Shakya Bodhi will change from light to dark, or brown, brown, red, etc., and the surface will become more and more shiny, which will make the holder love it.
Notes for disk play:
1. Bodhi seeds in the process of coiling as far as possible not to dip into water, if you accidentally get wet, you should immediately dry with a soft cloth, put in a cool shelter from the wind, dry, improper handling will cause bodhi seeds to crack.
2. Holding the bodhi seed should not be used in and out of the occasion when the temperature difference is too large, and the excessive temperature difference will produce thermal expansion and contraction, which will destroy the structure of the bodhi itself.
3. Do not save the bodhi in a humid environment, because it is mostly a plant seed, encountering a humid environment will produce a mildew reaction, which is what we commonly call long hair, if there is a mold phenomenon do not be afraid, with a clean soft cloth will be moldy substances can be wiped clean, will not affect the structure of the bodhi seed, but also will not affect the normal use of the bodhi seed.
Comparison before and after playing
4. If the surface of the bodhi seed is too dry, it is usually the result of dry skin friends, at this time you just need to roll the bodhi seed on your face or other oily parts of your body. If the effect is not obvious, a small amount of pure olive oil can also be dripped on the palm of the hand, and the beads can be kneaded in the hand until the surface of the beads is evenly moistened with oil. This method is used as little as possible to avoid uneven oiling, the surface of the seed will produce a flower print, affecting the beauty of the seed.
5. Bodhi seeds should be avoided as much as possible in a sunny, windy, frozen environment, if worn in this weather environment, the bodhi should be in a protective position of the body as much as possible, such as: jacket pockets, bags, etc.
6. Bodhi seeds with edges or shapes should try to avoid external forces squeezing or falling on hard ground, which may damage the appearance and structure of the seeds.
Processing method
Machining process
Shakya Bodhi ornament Bodhi is made of only two kinds of water mill and dry mill, water mill, as the name suggests, in order to save costs, the beads are ground by machine. However, bodhi seeds are plants, and when they are wet for a long time, they will destroy the original structure inside them, which is easier to crack and damage the life of bodhi seeds. Dry grinding is also as the name suggests, no water is added during the grinding process. The advantage of this is that it retains its original structure, so that the finished product has a "skin-friendly cotton" feeling. But this kind of production is that the manual labor cost is high and the output is low. Nowadays, there are also beads on the market that have been changed by water mills (the early stage is water mill and the later stage is dry mill), and the starry sky pattern of such beads is obvious, but there are polishing marks, so it will also affect the appearance of the beads.
From a decorative point of view, both water mill and dry mill have little impact. From the perspective of play, there is no shortage of high-density beads in water mills, and there is no shortage of bran seeds and low density of dry-ground beads.
Bodhi benefits
Shakyamuni Bodhi I, playing with Bodhi can play a role in massaging the hands. The human hand is in the reflex area with many important organs, and through massage during play, it is beneficial to the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys, etc. Therefore, playing with bodhi seeds regularly can make people healthier.
Second, the Bodhi bracelet can also play a role in purifying the mind, making the owner refreshed and happy. Especially for people who are easily irritable, they can play a calmer role, so that the mood remains pleasant and the life is happy. According to the Buddhist scriptures, reciting the Buddha with Bodhidharma can yield immeasurable merit, so Bodhi is also one of the most widely used Dharma instruments. Among them, sutra Buddhist disciples use more Star Moon Bodhi and Tantric Buddhist disciples use Phoenix Eye Bodhi more.
Third, Bodhi zi plays for a long time and has more room for appreciation. The texture of Bodhi seed is hard and unchanged for a long time, the more it is used, the more lustrous it is, and the color changes from light to dark after a long time, and the quality is very high. In this way, through the accumulation of time, the bodhi seed is wrapped in pulp, which is itself a kind of value-added.
In the process of playing, it can bring physical and mental health, but also can have room for appreciation, why not enjoy it
Favorite knowledge
Shakya Bodhi is one of the largest bodhis found today, shakya bodhi is not worn as a hand string or bead like other bodhi seeds, but has become a kind of hand handle piece, named after the many natural spots on the surface, as if there are many eyes. Buddhism has always regarded the Bodhi tree as a sacred tree, and in the jungle temples of India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, the Bodhi tree is widely planted, and india has designated it as the national tree. Shakya Bodhi is incredibly hard, solid, dense and hard, and can be carved into any favorite handle, or broken and polished to make a bracelet or bracelet. Shakyamuni Bodhi blossomed and bore fruit for twenty years, after which his tree easily withered, and its seeds were very difficult to polish, so the finished product was extremely rare. After a long wait and careful production, it finally became a classic, which can be described as the king of Bodhi, known as the "agarwood" in Bodhi and has a very high collection value. According to legend, Shakya Bodhidharma is the embodiment of the Thousand Hands and Thousand Eyes Guanyin, which belongs to the bodhichitta! Shakyamuni Bodhi is becoming more and more popular with collectors, and while collecting, have you explained the polishing process of Kagyu Bodhi?
The process of polishing the bodhi seeds is also a great pleasure, and you have fun watching the ugly duckling turn into a white swan in your hand.
Difference in number of pieces
Processed well
Shakya Bodhi wore a lot of sutras to play with bodhichitta, including the meaning of playing with bodhichitta in various texts and the way to wear different numbers of beads. In fact, the number of Bodhi seeds in Wen play is more than a thousand when worn, and the number of few is only one. The number of beads is different, and the meaning they represent is also different, but each string method is exquisite, not randomly strung. Here, I have selected some of the common beads to explain.
1080 This is the largest number of beads that can be found at present, and the 1080 beads allude to 1080 kinds of troubles between the 10 realms of the "first six and the last four", of which each realm is 108 kinds of troubles. This kind of wearing method is more often found in ceremonial conferences or other important occasions, and is often paired by some highly respected monks, great masters, and masters, and is rarely seen on weekdays.
108 Relatively speaking, this number of beads is relatively common, and everyone can see it on many Buddha beads, implying that eliminating 108 kinds of troubles, seeking physical and mental stability, and becoming a posture of no desire and no desire is the number chosen by many Buddhist cultivators to wear the text to play bodhichitta. In addition, 108 is also the sum of the number of heavens and earths in Taoist culture, and wearing it also has the meaning of protection.
54 The number of beads is derived from the 54 steps of enlightenment required in the bodhisattva's practice, namely the "Ten Faiths", "Ten Dwellings", "Ten Elements", "Ten Lands", "Ten Returns", and "Four Good Roots".
42 This number and 54 are similar to each other, and they also refer to the number of levels of enlightenment to be realized in the practice of the bodhisattva, except that the two beads of "Equal Enlightenment" and "Wonderful Perfection" replace the "Ten Faiths" and "Four Good Roots", and form a total of 42 beads with "Ten Dwellings", "Ten Elements", "Ten Lands", and "Ten Returns".
36 36 is a simplified version of 108 pieces, mainly for people to carry around, but also conveys the mysterious philosophy of seeing the small and the big and simplifying the complex.
27 Beads Each bead represents a Buddhist sage, for a total of 27 sages of the Buddhist family, derived from the Theravada school of "four directions and four fruits" theory.
The 21 seeds cover the 21 steps that bodhisattvas have undergone from great nirvana to buddhahood, namely the "Ten Lands", "Ten Jackfruits", and "Buddha Fruits".
18 This number is relatively common, many beads are based on this, the folk also have the "eighteen sons" saying, the number is auspicious and easy to carry, so it is quite common. From a Buddhist point of view, it refers to the eighteen arhats of the Buddha or the 18 variations of the Buddha.
14 Like 18, this number is also very common, especially many young people are extremely fond of this kind of beading, borrowing the meaning of "fourteen forbearance". However, some researchers believe that it represents what the Buddhists call the "fourteen fearlessness", which embodies the concept of exhortation to practice.
12 In Buddhism, there is often a saying of "twelve causes" or "two or six conditions", and most of the things in the world are born for causes and go for causes, and these 12 beads indicate the "twelve dependent arising".
The six represent the "six roots and six emotions" of the ear, nose, tongue, eye, body, and mind, which refer to the six senses and six perceptions of people.
The three represent the three jewels of "Buddha", "Dharma" and "Sangha", which are mostly held by devout Buddhist believers.
1 In general, a bead is often more expensive, and the selection of beads with high material value expresses the wearer's artistic aesthetic taste, which can be carried close to the body or hung at home, reflecting people's good wishes for peace and happiness.
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