Dimension of the Guardian Deity Protector bead : 3.5 x 2 centimeters

NOTE : Card on the photo not included in the package.

This exquisite protection charm bracelet features your Guardian Deity Protector (based on your animal sign), 12mm Dragon and Phoenix Black Onyx beads on each side, 12mm Black Obsidian beads and a Heart Sutra mantra bead.

The Eight Buddhist Protectors are associated with the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac calendar. Each deity is associated with a specific Zodiac animal and serves as the protector (guardian, patron) for all people born in that animal year. Among the eight, four guard the four cardinal directions while the other four guard the four semi-directions (the latter four are each associated with two animals, thus covering all 12 animals). It is believed if you solicit the protector related to your birth during times of obstacles, you can clear your problems faster. At many Japanese temples even today, visitors can purchase small protective amulets or carvings of their patron Buddhist-Zodiac deity.

The Horse’s guardian deity is Mahasthamaprapta whose miraculous energy helps eliminate disasters, lighten problems, attract good fortune and bring good health.

Mahasthamaprapta is also known as Da Shi Zhi in Chinese. Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta, whose Sanskrit name means ‘he who has obtained the highest strength’; together with Avalokiteshvara are often seen flanking Amitābha as his attendants. Collectively they are referred to as The 3 Saints of the West or the Western Trinity. It is believed that Mahasthamaprapta is the peaceful manifestation of the wrathful Vajrapani who is the protector and guide of the Buddha, and rose to symbolize the Buddha’s power. A powerful protector and remover of obstacles, he represents the power of wisdom and works to bring awareness for the need to strive for awakening as a means to achieve eternal bliss.

The Dragon & Phoenix are associated with good fortune, wisdom and prosperity. Together they represent a balance of forces, the perfect Yin and Yang symbol, that brings order and harmony. Appearing both separately and in tandem, these legendary creatures are also some of the most common design elements in the Chinese decorative arts. The Dragon & Phoenix symbolize a happy & lasting marriage blessed with prosperity and success. The Dragon represents the male vigor, courage, prosperity & success while the Phoenix represents infinity, rebirth, resurrection and the excellent side of the female.

The Heart Sutra is one of the most precious sutras in the world because it fills your surroundings with atmosphere of harmony, love, blessings and financial security.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BLACK OBSIDIAN

Obsidian is a very protective stone, and is excellent for removing negativity. It is also excellent protection against psychic attacks. In particular obsidian protects the gentle from abuse. It is a very grounding stone, and very healing. Obsidian is also an excellent manifestation stone. Physically it benefits the stomach, intestines, muscle tissue, and can rid one of bacterial or viral infections. It sharpens and focuses internal and external vision, and helps get in touch with buried issues before they explode. Obsidian is related to the root chakra.

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