Posted by slang on June 15, 2007
If we look at a Dzi, there are many sizes, shapes and totems/symbols.
The totems or symbols includes the following:
Posted by slang on May 25, 2007
Dzi Bead can be applied as medicine and for good health by the following ways:
1. By wearing the Dzi bead:
- Wearing the Dzi bead supposedly able to protect its wearer from strokes and other sicknesses as well as from evil influences.
- It can strengthen our physical constitution. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
Posted by slang on May 15, 2007
Dzi Bead contains elements of jade and agate, belonging to the nine-eyed cavenous rocks. The colors can generally be categorized into dark and light brown, its patterns are generally milky white lines etched to its inner core. Some Dzi researchers regard the inner color of the Dzi’s string hole as an important criterion for judging the quality of the Dzi. Milky white color is more superior in quality, and thus more precious.Due to weathering, Dzi Bead’s surface appears scaly with cinnabar dots and chippings. As it is passed down and worn by different collectors, and given blessings from monks, it will appear naturally smooth and lustrous from the interior to the exterior. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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Append below is tabulated the various types of faces/eyes and the benefits that we can derive from them:
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Benefits
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| Single-eyed Dzi |
The pearl of brilliance, growth in merit and wisdom, cleansing and possessing the power to fulfill all wishes.
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Double-eyed Dzi
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Matrimonial harmony and family bliss, career success and growth in wisdom.
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Triple-eyed Dzi
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Prosperity, Happiness and Longevity, this Dzi is the Wealth God of Tibetans.
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Four-eyed Dzi
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Clearance of obstacles, increasing merit and longevity by the four Bodhisattvas: Avalokitesvara, Manjushri, Ksitigarbha and Samantabhadra.
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Five-eyed Dzi
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The blessings of the Five Directional Wealth Gods bestow prosperity, longevity and success in all endeavours.
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Six-eyed Dzi
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Liberation from suffering of the 6 realms and the progressive development of the 6 paramitas.
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Seven-eyed Dzi
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The achievement of perfection, fame, career, wealth, health, longevity and relationships.
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Eight-eyed Dzi
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Receiving the blessings of the 8 Directional Bodhisattvas, pacifying the 8 Harms and gaining entry into the right path.
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Nine-eyed Dzi
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Gathering the Nine-fold Merits, ensuring the growth in compassion, power and glory thus bringing about immense benefits.
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Ten-eyed Dzi
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Clearance of obstacles, increase in power and virtue, having great influence and success in life. This Dzi symbolizes perfection in everything.
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| Eleven-eyed Dzi |
The Five Dhyani Buddhas and the Six-syllable Mantra. It is the treasure of the lineages and the accumulation of merit and wisdom.
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Twelve-eyed Dzi
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Fearless and gallantry. This Dzi symbolizes the fulfillment of all wishes and the perfection in merit and wisdom. It signifies a fine reputation.
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Posted by slang on April 30, 2007
Dzi possess strong nature’s cosmic magnetic energy. According to a scientific study, Japanese researchers discovered that Dzi Beads contain 14 elements from Mars.The hardness of Dzi is 7 to 8.5 on the Moh’s hardness index, slightly below the African diamond, which has an index of 10. Crystal’s magnetic wave is 4 volts whereas Tibetan’s Dzi Bead gives off 13 volts, 3 times more than crystal. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
Posted by slang on April 17, 2007
There are many factors used to determine the value of Dzi-Beads. The main factors are as follow:
Posted by slang on April 15, 2007
Dzi or Gzi(pronounced as “zee”) in Tibetan word means “good retribution, dignity and perfection”. The Dzi is a stunning contrasts of black and white (or dark brown) bead of etched or treated agate.
For thousands of years, Tibetans have viewed Dzi as a living gemstone. It is meant for devout worship and is reverently kept and passed down over generations. The authentic “Pure Dzi” are found primarily in Tibet and the “Chung Dzi” which is of lesser pure type of Dzi can be found in neighboring countries such as Nepal. The “pure” dZi beads are regarded as the most valuable and desirable variety. Etched agate beads not considered pure are called “Chung Dzi”, or “secondary, less important dZi.”
Dzi enjoys great popularity around the world, and it is a revered sacred charm for protection, worship, health, as well as a symbol of wealth.
Places of Origin and Legends Of Dzi:- WAIT! There is more to read… read on »