Men's Prayer Beads, Indian Bodhi Seed, Brown Crystal Finish, Shingon Sect

Men's Prayer Beads, Indian Bodhi Seed, Brown Crystal Finish, Shingon Sect

Among the many varieties of bodhi seed – including the starry moon bodhi seed, the longan bodhi seed, and the phoenix-eye bodhi seed – the Indian bodhi seed is considered the king of all bodhi materials, prized as an especially rare find. A true nut, it is remarkably hard yet carries the gentle, organic texture characteristic of nuts when held. Its rarity stems from the fact that it grows only at high altitudes and cannot be harvested in large quantities; we are only able to offer it as stock allows. Here, the Indian bodhi seed is paired with brown crystal (smoky quartz) for the parent and top beads, a stone known for its high transparency and calm, light brown tone. This piece follows the traditional Shingon-sect style, generally believed to be among the first prayer bead forms introduced to Japan and closely resembling the formal prayer beads shared across all eight major sects, typically featuring two tassels strung front and back on a red cord; the longer versions of this style are also those traditionally carried on pilgrimages. As a limited-edition item, please purchase soon.

Product Specifications

Item Number: Q385623112054
Parent Bead (Oyadama): Approx. 0.59 in (1.5 cm) – Brown Crystal
Main Beads (Shudama): Approx. 0.45 x 0.31 in (1.15 x 0.8 cm) – Indian Bodhi Seed
Top Bead (Tendama): Approx. 0.28 in (0.7 cm) – Brown Crystal