{"product_id":"womens-prayer-beads-sendan-sandalwood-nisso-hokke-soto-zen","title":"Women's Prayer Beads, Sendan Sandalwood, Purple Agate Finish, Nisso Hokke Style, Soto Zen Sect","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWomen's Prayer Beads, Sendan Sandalwood, Purple Agate Finish, Nisso Hokke Style, Soto Zen Sect\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those seeking a proper wood prayer bead strand for women that doesn't look inexpensive: sendan beads are finished here with purple agate for an accent of wisteria color especially popular among women. A matching sendan-only strand can look a little plain, so this purple agate finish was chosen specifically to add a touch of brightness, pairing beautifully with the wood for a composed strand that never looks cheap and stays visually interesting over time. Made up in the nisso (double-strand) Hokke style used in Soto Zen practice. Soto Zen prayer beads share a similar form to Rinzai sect strands, but are distinguished by a small metal ring threaded onto the strand -- the reason for its inclusion isn't fully documented, though one account holds that the ring represents Bodhidharma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem Number: 6900640000000\u003cbr\u003eParent Bead (Oyadama): Approx. 0.47 in (1.2 cm) – Purple Agate\u003cbr\u003eFacing Bead (Mukaidama): Approx. 0.47 in (1.2 cm) – Purple Agate\u003cbr\u003eMain Beads (Shudama): Approx. 0.24 in (0.6 cm) – Sendan Sandalwood\u003cbr\u003eTop Bead (Tendama): Approx. 0.16 in (0.4 cm) – Purple Agate\u003cbr\u003eNote: Soto Zen sect, nisso Hokke style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kohgen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48174501200109,"sku":"6900640000000","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3003\/7997\/files\/6900640000000_1.jpg?v=1790740763","url":"https:\/\/shop.kohgen.com\/products\/womens-prayer-beads-sendan-sandalwood-nisso-hokke-soto-zen","provider":"Kohgen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}