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The spirituality Buddhism offers is one of peace and contentment. While it is true that not everyone in the Western civilization is familiar with the Buddhist teachings, it can still be a form of art that many find gives them a sense of peace and tranquility.
Buddhist symbols have become increasingly popular in the last ten years. Many decorators now incorporate some of the Buddhist materials when they are decorating. It is not meant as a sign of disrespect. Rather, they are used to bring others in touch with Buddhist art and the teachings that Buddhists practice.
One of the most prevalent Buddhist symbols is the Buddha statue. Most followers of the Buddhist practice possess one of these statues as a reminder of the Buddha. The statues may be made of stone, bronze or made of metal, and usually depict the Buddha in one of his meditation poses. You can always find the big Buddha bellied statues at many consignment stores and shops. It seems as if the "laughing" Buddha is a novelty that many Western collectors love to have in their collections.
One symbol that has made its way into the jewelry industry is the chant "Om Mani Padme Hum." You can now find necklaces and rings with this chant inscribed in Sanskrit. So what does this chant mean? It is said to be the sound of the universe. Buddhists use this chant to reach a higher state of meditation. They chant this saying as a way to begin concentrating on clearing the mind and spirit.
Another symbol that many Buddhists and non-Buddhists use is prayer beads. These beads are very similar to rosary beads used in the Catholic faith. Buddhists chant and pray by counting each bead and saying a prayer.
It is said to calm the nerves and reduce anxiety. These beads can be found made of bone, marble, wood or even polished stones. The number of traditional beads used by a Tibetan Buddhist is 108 and this equals the number of mantras said by the user.
If you are looking for Buddhist symbols and wish to add them to your collection, then there are a number of places to shop. One website you may want to visit is "eBay". eBay has many stores that sell traditional artifacts. You can buy the traditional Buddha statue, rings that bear the chant "Om Mani Padme Hum" or even find prayer beads carved from fragrant woods and bones. You can use them daily in your quest for peace and enlightenment.
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The Hidden Meanings of European and American Charms
Starting at the inception of the 20th century and extending until the 1960s, it was a mark of the middle-class that young girls be given a charm bracelet before they reached puberty. At every holiday or anniversary, a new charm is added to the bracelet, often by the relative who had given the original bracelet.
The demand for charms is ancient; only the method of marketing them is relatively recent. Not all the charms on these bracelets were lucky emblems -- equally common were hobby-related and school-related charms. In fact, the number of charms available, and the ordinariness of many of them -- a telephone, a car, a cheerleader's megaphone, a windmill -- may have devalued the word "charm" in the English language, so that today it's often misunderstood that if someone refers to "charms" when that person means "amulets."
The French, in particular, had a list of charms called "Le Langage de Porte Bonheur" ("The Language of Good Luck Charms") and included 10 charms that symbolized:
An elephant: "Felicite" (happiness)
A heart: "Amour" (love)
A four-leaf clover: "Bonheur" (luck)
A horsehoe magnet: "Argent" (silver -- or money, due to the magnet's "drawing" power)
A die, showing seven spots: "Veine" (games of chance; gambler's luck)
The number 13: "Joie" (joy; the usual use of this number is as general luck or gambler's luck)
A pig: "Prosperite" (prosperity)
A hamsa hand: "Richesse" (riches; this is not accurate -- the hamsa hand protects against the evil eye
A horseshoe: "Fidelite" (fidelity; not entirely accurate -- the usual meaning is attraction or "drawing")
A pansy: "Souvenir" (remembrance; it belongs more properly to the "language of flowers")
During the 20th century American charm bracelet at left features a variety of lucky charms in a bright mix of brass, copper, sterling silver, and gold-plated metal. This bracelet is typical of the kind of jewelry worn by adolescent girls in the 1950s and 1960s, collected charm by charm while traveling through the tourist traps, flea markets, jewelry stores and yard sales. Many of the more modern American charms symbolize:
A silver heart engraved with initials: love for the named individual
A brass heart pierced by an arrow: smitten romantic love
A silver horseshoe: attraction or "drawing" luck
A gold wishbone set with a pearl: wishes come true
A silver horseshoe on which is placed a wishbone, a four-leaf clover, a horseshoe and the words "Good Luck": good luck
A gold and green enameled four-leaf clover: luck
A silver money bag with a $ sign: wealth
A copper horseshoe on which is placed a four-leaf clover: good luck
A brass heart padlock: faithful love
A silver spread of playing cards: gambling luck
A gold double horseshoe set with an artificial diamond: money luck
A brass money bag marked 1000: wealth
A silver horseshoe: attraction or "drawing" luck
Other popular 20th century charms often found on European and American charm bracelets include:
A swastika: luck (pre-Nazi Germany)
Twin hearts pierced by a single arrow: reciprocated love
An Amanita muscaria mushroom: luck
A chimney sweep or his ladder and brush: luck
A "Lucky Buddha": luck
A black cat: gambling luck
And although unrelated to European and American charm bracelets -- but probably made to meet Occidental rather than Far East tastes -- are, what are know as, Chinese charm bracelets, made with glass beads, jade carvings, and metal amulets strung on black cord and tied around the wrist.
Following similar design lines to Chinese charm bracelets, Pandora Jewelry invented a new system for charm bracelets and necklaces, which added a new dimension in collecting jewelry. This unique jewelry line established a foothold in Northern Europe as one of the most successful jewelry businesses to date. Since 2002, Pandora Jewelry has brought hope and opportunity to jewelers across North America.
Each item in our collection is a handmade Danish design in sterling silver and 14K gold. Various pieces of our line are handcrafted with colorful precious stones and cultured pearls.
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. Pandora bracelets, Pandora charms and Pandora beads are only a part of the collection. For more information, Lewis Jewelers, 2000 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103, 877-88-LEWIS or visit the website.
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A statue of Buddha was recently purchased in Baggio, Philippines. He is holding a branch in his left hand which extends over his head. It apprears that there is a large clump of wood, or bees nest at the end of the branch. He is also holding a pitcher in his left hand down by his side. He has a string of beads around his neck. What does the branch, clump (bees nest), pitcher, and beads represent?
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