Tibetan Amulets – Hand-painted & Handcrafted. Dzi Bead Necklaces & Bracelets, Thangka, Sacred Symbols, Natural Gemstones. Lucky Charms, Blessed Items, Energy Purification, Vintage Collectibles.
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$49.00 USD
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$69.00 USD
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This bracelet is a masterpiece born from the spirit of Tibetan artisans and the fusion of Han and Tibetan cultures. It merges three sacred materials—the bone of the plateau, the jade of the Central Plains, and the stone of protection—with totemic wisdom, creating a multi-layered and profoundly meaningful wearable talisman.
1. Primary Foundation: Yak Bone Mala Beads
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Sacred Bone of Tibet: Sourced from yaks that have aged naturally, purified through prayer recitation, and meticulously hand-polished. In Tibetan culture, the yak embodies the spirit of "bearing burdens and braving wind and snow," and its bone is revered as a natural sacred object with protective power.
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Energetic Base: The entire strand of yak bone serves as the foundation, symbolizing "stable roots and endless vitality," providing a pure energetic field for the other totems.
2. Central Deity: Southern Red Agate Carving · Dragon Head
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Material: Southern Red Agate, historically called "Red Jade," is regarded in Buddhism as the "embodiment stone of the Medicine Buddha," representing vitality, life force, and auspiciousness.
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Totem: The dragon head is an emblem of supremacy in Han Chinese culture, symbolizing "authority, wisdom, and ascendancy." In the Tibetan tradition, the dragon ("珠") is a deity governing wealth, rainfall, and subterranean treasures.
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Combined Meaning: The Southern Red dragon head signifies "awakening authority and auspiciousness with intense vitality," offering effects of protection, wealth attraction, and wisdom enhancement.
3. Lower Guardian: White Agate Carving · Protective Totem
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Material: In Tibetan Buddhist culture, white agate corresponds to the compassionate energy of "White Tara," symbolizing purity, tranquility, and purification.
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Totem: Typically features protective symbols such as the "taotie," "lion's head," "vajra," or "Sanskrit mantra wheels," used to sever obstacles and ward off inauspicious forces.
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Structural Symbolism: With red above and white below, it forms the Five Elements cycle of "fire generating earth, earth carrying fire," symbolizing "carrying strength with compassion and wielding authority with wisdom."
Cultural Fusion and Spiritual Symbolism
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Dialogue Between Han and Tibetan Aesthetics: The combination of the dragon head (Han) and yak bone (Tibetan) is a mutual tribute between "the imperial culture of the Central Plains" and "the faith-based civilization of the snowlands."
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Metaphor for Spiritual Practice: The Southern Red dragon head symbolizes "the fervor of the bodhicitta," while the white agate protective totem represents "the skillful means of expedient methods," together reflecting the core Buddhist principle of "the union of wisdom and compassion."
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Modern Philosophy of Protection: It preserves the sanctity of a religious ritual object while transforming into an "energy-style accessory" suitable for daily wear.
Wearing Contexts and Audiences
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Professionals: Enhances authority and decision-making, ideal for managers and entrepreneurs.
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Cultural Enthusiasts: Serves as a miniature collectible representing Han-Tibetan artistic fusion.
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Practitioners: Functions as a simplified "protector bracelet," reminding one to uphold precepts and practice diligence.
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Gifting Meaning: When given to others, it conveys the blessing to "bestow fearless vigor and diligent progress, while safeguarding clarity of body and mind."