Rose Quartz Formal Prayer Beads Bracelet – Nichiren Sect (March Birthstone)

Rose Quartz Birthstone Bracelet – Formal Nichiren Sect Prayer Beads

This one-of-a-kind piece pairs the star-and-moon bodhi seed with March's birthstone, rose quartz, in the formal style of the Nichiren (Hokke) sect — part of Kohgen Ojuzukan's original Sect & Birthstone series.

About the Materials

The main beads are made from star-and-moon bodhi seeds (hoshizuki bodaiju) sourced from Hainan Island, China — considered the finest grade available. The countless small black flecks on each seed are said to resemble stars in a night sky, while the single larger mark left by the stem is likened to the moon, together evoking the universe, which has long been regarded in Buddhism as the realm of the Buddha. The bodhi tree is also cherished as the very tree beneath which Shakyamuni Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. (Many other types of bodhi seed are also used in prayer beads, including kongo, tengen, kokuryu, hogan, maya, kogan, gogan, and antique star-and-moon bodhi.)

About Rose Quartz, the March Birthstone

Rose quartz is one of the most beloved of all natural stones. Also known as the 'stone of Aphrodite,' the goddess of love and beauty, it is said to nurture true love and an appreciation for beauty in those who wear it. Its gentle pink hue has a soothing, healing quality, making it a lovely choice for anyone who wants a touch of elegance to set them apart.

About the Nichiren Sect Formal Style

This bracelet follows the formal prayer bead design of the Nichiren (Hokke) sect. Three tassels are attached to one side of the parent bead, used for keeping count while chanting the sect's core invocation (Namu Myoho Renge Kyo), with 10 counting beads attached. Nichiren-sect practitioners often carry a full formal set. The design features five tassels in total, which various traditions say represent the human body.

Product Specifications

Item Number: 633v043000000
Parent Bead (Oyadama): Approx. 0.39 in (1.0 cm) – Rose Quartz
Main Beads (Shudama): Approx. 0.28 in × 0.12 in thick (0.7 cm × 0.3 cm) – Star-and-Moon Bodhi Seed
Accent Beads (Yotenma, ×4): Approx. 0.16 in (0.4 cm) – Rose Quartz
Inner Diameter: Approx. 6.69 in (17.0 cm)
Note: As each bracelet is handcrafted from natural gemstone and bodhi seed, the exact grain and shade may vary slightly from the images shown. This is a one-of-a-kind piece.