Dorje knot (金刚结) propitious amulet bracelet, is made of a hand knotted satin cord and a hand knotted Dorje, with Tibetan 5-color thread, ends with a Chinese porcelain button. It can be worn layered with other bracelets. Please note that the last pic is for reference only.
Each Chinese knot carries a symbolic meaning. The satin cord knot is known as the 'sparrow head' (雀头结). It symbolizes true happiness that cannot be concealed and get revealed by one's eyebrows (憘上眉俏).
5-color thread (五色线)
Is an auspicious and protection emblem commonly used in Buddhism and Taoist.
The 5 colors represent the 5 elements, and also the 5 Wisdom Buddhas in the Diamond Realm (金剛界的五佛)
Green - wood, East, Akshobya (東方阿閦佛)
Red - fire, South, Ratnasambhava (南方寶生佛)
Yellow- earth, Center, Vairocana (中央大日如來佛)
White - gold, West, Amitabha (西方阿彌陀佛)
Black or blue - water, North, Amoghasiddhi (北方不空成就佛)
5-color thread Dorje knot (五色线金刚结)
In Buddhism, it is associate with the sutra 'The Great Dharani' (大悲心陀羅尼經).
In the sutra, Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (GuanYin) mentioned that:
recite the 'Great Compassion Mantra' (大悲咒) 5 times, and compose a thread with 5 strings of color green, red, yellow, white and blue. Make 21 knots to the 5 color thread, and recite the same mantra for each knot, total 21 times. This will bring 15 types of blessings (得十五种好; 常逢善友, 资具财食常得丰足, 意欲所求皆悉称逐). This is true depending on whether or not one have faith in Avalokitesvara. As his blessings are cosmic and the reason for 15 types of blessing is to enabling one to continue with their Dharma practice and progress on their spiritual journey with a peace of mind.
Wear it with a good heart and practice the 5 virtues (五德,五常) corresponding to the 5 elements.
- Earth(信), no lying, no slander, no harsh speech, no divisive speech, and no enticing speech.
- Gold (义), no exploitation, no greed, and no evil views.
- Water (智), no intoxicants.
- Wood (仁), no killing of any living beings.
- Fire (礼), no adultery.
Practice the 5 virtues diligently is to help cultivate a kind heart, kind thoughts and kind deeds. Able to practice the 5 virtues, in even just some small measure every day, starting with today, gradually, you will be awaken to the perfect goodness, perfect contentment, and perfect joy that are already within you.
Wearing the Dorje bracelet with the above good thoughts and motivation, and it will protect you against any ill intention and physical harm. The strength of it's protection is driven by your good thoughts and motivation.
How to use it:
It can be worn as bracelet or as necklace.
It can be layered with other bracelets.
It can be worn to the shower.
It can be kept in wallet.
It can be hang over the car's rear mirror.
It can be hang on door frame.
Good for those who are feeling unsafe.
Good for those who are ill.
Good for babies and children, keep ill intention away from them.
How to dispose when it can't be worn due to wear and tear:
1. Toss it over a tall tree or roof top, let the wind brings it's blessing to the surrounding.
2. Solemnly burn it off completely (do not burn it over a stove)
'Always practice and apply your knowledge with a good heart', from my beloved teacher.
As shown here is size XS, wrist is 5.5"
Sizes:
XS - 6.5" (6" inner circumference)
Small - 7" (6.5" inner circumference)
Medium - 7.5 (7" inner circumference)
Large - 8.5" (8" circumference)
Please leave a note on your preferred size during checkout or it will be a default Medium.
All auspicious emblem will be cleansed with Frankincense or Sandalwood incense before shipping. Thank you for viewing ;D
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