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Men's prayer beads, black onyx, crystal finish, Jodo Shinshu

$208.00 USD

Perfect for mourning clothes! Introducing Jodo Shinshu rosary made of calm black onyx.


Perfect for mourning clothes! Introducing Jodo Shinshu rosary made of calm black onyx.


★About Jodo Shinshu rosary

This sect was created in the Kamakura period by Shinran, a disciple of Honen, who developed Honen's teachings of Pure Land faith.
It preached that all people, regardless of status, can go to the Pure Land by chanting the Nembutsu.

One tassel has 20 disciple beads, and the other has no disciple beads and is characterized by a knot called Rennyo Musubi.  

★Characteristics of the material

This Jodo Shinshu rosary is made of black onyx and crystal.

●Black Onyx

Black onyx, like agate, refers to a collection of small quartz crystals.

Originally it meant striped agate (sardonyx), but in recent years it seems to mainly refer to black onyx and white onyx.

Once onyx was considered a "talisman to ward off evil" and is a power stone that has been used as a talisman and amulet to ward off evil since ancient times.
It has been used as a talisman to ward off evil thoughts and bad energy.

Therefore, it is believed that if a person who is easily emotional wears it, it will suppress their excitement and become rational.

The origin of the word onyx is in Greek mythology.
In Greek mythology, Cupid played a game of cutting the claws of the sleeping Venus with an arrow.
It is said that Cupid's cut nail fell into the Indus River and became onyx, and the word onyx comes from the Greek word for "nail".

Onyx is said to give you mental patience and endurance, so it is recommended for those who want to achieve something.

It is recommended for those who are easily disturbed by their emotions, those with weak wills, and those who play sports.


●Crystal

Crystal is said to bring harmony in the home and office because adjacent crystals are formed at a certain angle.

It goes well with formal attire, so it is sure to be useful at funerals and other events.

・Main bead: Diameter approx. 1.4cm (crystal)
・Main bead: Diameter approx. 0.8cm (black onyx)
・Four heavenly beings: Diameter approx. 0.6cm (crystal)