{"product_id":"citrine-formal-bracelet-soto-zen-november","title":"Citrine Formal Prayer Beads Bracelet – Soto Zen Sect (November Birthstone)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCitrine Birthstone Bracelet – Formal Soto Zen Sect Prayer Beads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-a-kind piece pairs the star-and-moon bodhi seed with November's birthstone, citrine, in the formal style of the Soto Zen sect — part of Kohgen Ojuzukan's original Sect \u0026amp; Birthstone series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Citrine, the November Birthstone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrine, also known in Japan as 'yellow crystal,' takes its name from its resemblance to the color of the citron fruit. Because its color is similar to topaz, it is also sometimes called citrine topaz. Its golden glow, reminiscent of the sun, has a way of bringing a sense of calm just by looking at it. Citrine has long been considered a 'stone of good fortune,' believed to bring prosperity in business and wealth to its wearer. It also makes a lovely gift for anyone born in November.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Soto Zen Sect Formal Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bracelet follows the formal prayer bead design of the Soto Zen sect. As with the Rinzai Zen sect, formal Soto Zen prayer beads are most often carried by temple priests. The shape closely resembles Rinzai Zen prayer beads, but a distinguishing feature of the Soto Zen sect is a metal ring threaded onto the beads. The reason for this ring is not entirely certain, though one account holds that it represents Bodhidharma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem Number: 633v065000000\u003cbr\u003eParent Bead (Oyadama): Approx. 0.39 in (1.0 cm) – Citrine\u003cbr\u003eMain Beads (Shudama): Approx. 0.28 in × 0.12 in thick (0.7 cm × 0.3 cm) – Star-and-Moon Bodhi Seed\u003cbr\u003eAccent Beads (Yotenma, ×4): Approx. 0.16 in (0.4 cm) – Citrine\u003cbr\u003eInner Diameter: Approx. 6.69 in (17.0 cm)\u003cbr\u003eNote: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kohgen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48174468399341,"sku":"633v065000000","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3003\/7997\/files\/633v065000000_1.jpg?v=1790737469","url":"https:\/\/shop.kohgen.com\/products\/citrine-formal-bracelet-soto-zen-november","provider":"Kohgen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}