Dzi Eyes
Dzi
beads have been found by generations of Tibetans. Apparently a good place
to find a Dzi was near to a rock pool or hot spring. Tibetans even claim
that their cattle would give birth to Dzi after chomping up this mythical
creature whilst grazing in the fields! Some legends state that Dzi beads
were once insects that crawled like worms on the ground. However, the
moment it is touched by a human hand it would be petrified and turned into
a Dzi. The story tells of a man who once saw one of these insects. He
threw his hat over it to capture the creature. When he removed the hat,
the insect had miraculously turned into a beautiful Dzi.
Another legend says that the Dzi originated from a sacred mountain in
Tibet. In ancient times, a stream was said to flow down its slopes. One
day a wicked sorcerer cast a magic spell upon the mountain and the flow
immediately stopped. Today, characteristic brown and white striped designs
are seen on some Dzi beads, like a stream frozen in place.
Are they a gift from the realm of the Gods, or are
they Man-made?
There are many myths and legends that follow Dzi and the main Himalayan belief is that they are not of earthly origin.
Some say that they are dropped from the heavens by Gods to benefit those
who have the good karma to find them. Because they are thought to have
divine origin, they are considered to be a precious and powerful amulet.
Dzi stones can often be seen in Tibetan Monasteries adorning the most
revered statues and sacred relics. You will also see them worn throughout
the Himalayan regions. They are thought to bring good luck, ward off evil,
and protect the wearer from physical harm and illness. It has even been
claimed by Tibetan refugees that they protect the wearer from knife and bullet attacks!
Another belief is that they are the precious droppings of the 'Garuda'.
These droppings fall to the ground when he flies through the sky. The
Garuda has special importance in the tantric teachings of Tibetan Buddhism
where he is
sometimes seen as a manifestation of Guru
Rinpoche. In the Hindu
legends, the Garuda is seen as the steed of Vishnu and is recognized throughout the Himalayas. One story doing the rounds on the net is that
a Taiwanese businessman escaped from a plane crash where there were only
two survivors. He claimed that this was thanks to the Dzi he had recently purchased for protection. As a result of this story
hitting the media, Dzi stones in Taiwan have become extremely sought after. Taiwan is also the place where most 'new' Dzi are being made.
Although
Antique stones are the most sought after, new Dzi stones are highly valued
for their look and symbology. New Dzi created in the last 100 years have
also been known to command thousands of dollars on the market. For a bead
to be recognized as Dzi they must be Agate. Dzi made from glass, bone,
wood or any other material is not a true Dzi. For those who cannot afford
to purchase an Antique Dzi the new Dzi beads are an affordable
alternative. The best new Dzi are made by skilled artisans who have been
passed the ancient technique of Dzi making through previous generations of
Dzi makers. Each maker will develop their own technique which will ensure
quality and uniqueness of each bead. These techniques are often kept a
closely guarded secret. It is therefore extremely difficult to imitate Dzi
beads. A true 'new' Dzi bead that has been made by a highly skilled
artisan will be almost impossible to tell apart from an Antique Dzi.
Today, quality new Dzi beads are being made in Tibet, Japan, China and
Taiwan. Although these are obviously not created by the hands of gods,
they are treated agates designed in the same way as the ancient Dzi beads.
They are still highly valued by Tibetans, Buddhist practitioners and bead
collectors. They can be worn around the neck, you can add them to your
mala or even set a Dzi into a ring or pendant. These beads are still
traded with today. We have fashioned them with real vintage gemstones,
from various parts of the world, into hand held talismans. One should be
aware that the Dzi Eyes are vintage and very old…some dating back to
more than 500 years. One
should be careful of placing a Dzi Eye in the bedroom. If you do, it can
see into your dream world. If
you are skilled in the dream state, the Eye will help you transcend the
fearful and trickster types who haunt the astral planes.
These Dzi Eyes are Guardians.
They are friends who can protect you as well as help you “Walk
Between Worlds”. Use them wisely, for protection, time travel, remote
viewing, dimensional shifting, immortality.
These Dzi eye beads are very Rare, and our supply is limited.
Once they are gone, there will be no more available out of Tibet.
Our Dzi Eye vintage collection is mid ranged priced….some are
valued in the thousands and all are museum quality.
These have been brought from Tibet from private collections. The
newer (less than 100 years old) eyes are less expensive but work with
Energies quite well. They are
for those who want the talisman’s but can’t afford the rare vintage.
We at Lotus Immortal wish to afford this powerful Talisman to everyone,
therefore we offer all price ranges.
We are dedicated to preserving the ancient Buddhist monks heritage
and alchemy and spread the knowledge and tools towards making the human
experience a more sovereign and powerful joyous adventure.
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