Green Tara Buddha Eye with Lapis Lazuli Thangka Pendant Necklace

Green Tara Buddha Eye Colored Glaze 108 Vision Chain: An In-Depth Cultural and Spiritual Analysis

I. Religious Symbolism & Core Meaning

• Green Tara (Tāra) as the Embodiment of Compassionate Vision:
  The chain is consecrated to Green Tara, the bodhisattva who emerged from Avalokiteshvara’s tears to deliver beings from suffering. Her green hue symbolizes:
  • The vitality of enlightenment that pierces through ignorance
  • Nurturing compassion that sees all beings’ inherent goodness
  • Immediate action to respond to prayers, as described in the Tara Tantra.
• Buddha Eye (Buddha Chakshu) as Spiritual Insight:
  The "Buddha Eye" motif represents:
  • The third eye of enlightenment, seeing beyond physical reality
  • The wisdom to discern truth from illusion (as per the Diamond Sutra)
  • Protection against psychic blindness and karmic obscurations
• 108 Beads: A Sacred Matrix of Visionary Clarity:
  The 108 beads represent:
  • 108 forms of ignorance to transcend
  • 108 aspects of Buddha’s omniscient vision
  • The cycle of samsara transformed into a path of clear seeing

• Central Medallion Design:
  The hand-carved Green Tara medallion depicts:
  • Three eyes (physical, psychic, and wisdom eyes)
  • Left hand in varada mudra (granting visionary wishes) with an utpala lotus
  • Right hand in abhaya mudra (protecting against spiritual blindness)
  • Flanked by two Buddha Eye motifs (symbolizing dual insight of compassion and wisdom)
• Colored Glaze Bead Symbolism:
  Each bead’s design signifies:
  • Translucent blue-green base: Tara’s compassionate energy
  • Gold-inlaid Buddha Eye patterns: Radiance of wisdom
  • Clear quartz inclusions: Emptiness of self-nature
• Mantra Engravings:
  Key beads are inscribed with the combined mantra:
  "Om Tare Tuttare Chakshu Prabha Svāhā"
  Chanting this invokes blessings to:
  • Develop intuitive insight and clear perception
  • See through the illusions of ego and attachment
  • Remove obstacles to spiritual vision

II. Artistic Features & Technical Craftsmanship

• Masterful Glaze Crafting: Following techniques from the Yuan Dynasty Glaze Codex, artisans:
  • Mix quartz, lead oxide, and mineral pigments (malachite, azurite)
  • Fire beads at 850–1,000°C to achieve translucent clarity
• Buddha Eye Motif Mastery:
  • Hand-painted eyes with 24K gold luster
  • Symmetrical pupil design following the Canon of Sacred Proportions
• Metallic Accents: Silver spacers often feature:
  • Dharma wheel motifs (cycle of enlightenment)
  • Eight Auspicious Symbols (e.g., conch shell for clear communication)
  • Tibetan script blessings ("Om Ah Hung" for purification)
• Artisan Signatures: Authentic pieces bear the seal of Regong masters (e.g., Lobsang Dorje lineage), hand-stamped on the medallion.

• Ancient Regong Style: Opaque beads with rustic Buddha Eye motifs, favored by yogis for meditation.
• Imperial Court Style: Translucent beads with inlaid gemstones, resembling Ming Dynasty palace artifacts.
• Vajrayana Vision Version: Includes a "guru bead" with a three-dimensional Buddha Eye, flanked by miniature wisdom sword charms.

III. Ritual Practice & Spiritual Benefits

• Mantra Recitation & Vision Yoga:
  Hold the chain with the right hand, using the thumb to count mantras (avoiding the little finger). Traditional practices include:
  • 108 recitations at dawn to start the day with clear intention
  • 1,080 recitations during lunar eclipses for profound insight development
• Energetic Activation:
  Wearing the chain on the left wrist (near the heart chakra) is said to:
  • Balance the third eye chakra (vital for intuitive vision)
  • Create a "vision field" that enhances dream clarity and psychic perception
  • Awaken the wearer’s innate ability to see karmic patterns
• Etiquette & Taboos:
  • Never expose the chain to direct sunlight for extended periods (fades spiritual energy)
  • Remove before engaging in deceitful actions (contradicts visionary truth)
  • Clean monthly with Tibetan incense smoke and saffron water (blessed by a lama)

• Intuitive Development: Practitioners report improved decision-making and psychic awareness.
• Emotional Clarity: Colored glaze is believed to soothe mental fog and enhance emotional intelligence.
• Karmic Vision: Wearing the chain is said to reveal the root causes of present circumstances, aiding in karmic healing.

IV. Cultural Legacy & Collectible Value

• Origins in Tang-Song Dynasty China:
  Colored glaze beads were introduced to Tibet via the Silk Road in the 8th century, with early Buddha Eye motifs found in the Potala Palace’s Tang Dynasty relics.
• Regong’s Golden Age:
  During the Ming Dynasty, Regong artisans perfected Buddha Eye glaze techniques for Tibetan monasteries, with chains featuring in the Dalai Lama’s ceremonial regalia.
• Modern Revival:
  Post-2020, global interest in spiritual vision art has spurred a resurgence, with contemporary masters like Tsering Wangmo blending traditional motifs with modern design.

• Vintage Regong glaze chains (pre-1950) command $4,000–$20,000 at auction, while contemporary masterpieces start at $1,000.
• Rare pieces with Ming Dynasty-style inlaid Buddha Eyes have seen 30% annual value appreciation since 2021, driven by collectors of spiritual art.

Conclusion

• Religious Core: Tara’s iconography and the Buddha Eye motif create a conduit for awakening intuitive wisdom and compassionate insight.
• Artistic Mastery: Regong’s glaze crafting, hand-painted motifs, and mantra engraving reflect 1,200+ years of Sino-Tibetan Buddhist art.
• Energetic Circuit: The 108 beads form a karmic clarity cycle, while the combined symbols anchor the wearer in the wisdom of visionary compassion.

More than just jewelry, at Zensymbols, we view it as a way of life; Accepting life's contrasts, nourishing one's spirit; Inspiring one's thoughts; revitalizing the body; Brightening your existence.

Our Founder

When I was young, I came across an article about Tibet, and that was the starting point for me to know about Tibet.

The fascinating the snow-covered plateau, the distressing poor Tibetan life, and the devout faith of Tibetans make myself yearn for the pure and full spiritual power of the plateau.

And so, the adventure begins

Over the past four years, I have traveled to my dream serendipity Tibet numerous times. During one spiritual journeys after another, not only did I see picturesque scenery, kind Tibetans, sacred temples, but also found my deepest self. By chance, an esteemed senior gave me a Tibetan name representing Lotus - Pema. I would like to introduce myself thereafter. My love for Tibet transcends the place where I was born and any city I live in.I poured my love for Tibet into an online website dedicated to supporting Tibetan artists and the poor in the region.

We appreciate that you are a part of this path of good karma.

Pedma

Founder

 

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• Our mission at Zensymbols is to make carefully chosen handmade items available to a worldwide audience while igniting dialogue about preserving traditional crafts.

• We provide authentic Dharma products of the highest caliber to encourage your spiritual practice and deliver spiritual jewelry to enhance your life. Tracing our humble roots to our extensive travel and spiritual experience with Tibetan cultures, we have seen how powerful spiritual jewelry and amulets can be.

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• Zensymbols is happy to collaborate with creatives worldwide to produce goods that uplift and inspire. The craft traditions of locations like Tibet, Nepal, China, Thailand, and other parts of the world are the source of many of our creations. Every year, we visit places like Tibet, Nepal, etc., to build relationships with artisans and ensure our sustainable and environmentally responsible sourcing practices.

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