Material: Giant clam (old item)

Size: 18mm 108 pieces

Narrative:

In Tibetan Buddhism, **Tridacna Buddha beads** are a very spiritual instrument, symbolizing **purity, non-contamination and wisdom**, and play an important role in practice and offerings.

SYMBOLISM

- **Pure and untainted**: Giant clam is one of the whitest substances in nature, symbolizing the purity of the mind of a practitioner, free from external interference.

- **Wisdom and Merit**: It is recorded in the Vajra Peak Yoga Rosary Sutra that chanting the Buddha's name with giant clam beads can gain several times the merit, which is particularly suitable for practicing the **Avalokitesvara method**.

- **One of the Seven Treasures**: Giant clam is listed as one of the Seven Treasures of Buddhism along with gold, silver, glass, coral, agate and amber, and is often described in Buddhist scriptures.

**How ​​to use**

- **Chanting mantras and reciting Buddha's name**: Giant clam beads are often used to chant **Avalokitesvara mantra**, which can enhance the practitioner's concentration and merit.

- **Offering and Dharma Protection**: High monks and lamas often offer giant clam beads in the mandala, regarding them as **auspicious objects** that can purify karma.

- **Wearing and practice**: Practitioners wearing giant clam Buddhist beads can remind themselves to keep a pure mind and continue to practice in daily life.

Giant clam Buddhist beads are not only a tool for spiritual practice, but also carry profound religious symbols and spiritual values.

PS: This item has a history, so the surface has slight wear and tear and color changes. If you like to pursue perfection, please do not refer to it.