Green Tara with Dzi & Malachite Beads Thangka Pendant Necklace

Green Tara Dzi Bead 108 Blessing Chain: An In-Depth Cultural and Spiritual Analysis

I. Religious Symbolism & Core Meaning

• Green Tara (Tāra) as the Embodiment of Compassionate Blessings:
  The chain is consecrated to Green Tara, the bodhisattva who emerged from Avalokiteshvara’s tears to deliver beings from suffering. Her green hue symbolizes:
  • Vitality of enlightenment like spring growth
  • Nurturing compassion that transcends duality
  • Immediate response to prayers, as described in the Tara Sahasranama.
• 108 Dzi Beads: A Sacred Matrix of Karmic Blessings:
  The 108 beads represent:
  • 108 karmic defilements transformed into virtues
  • 108 forms of Tara’s blessed emanations
  • The cycle of samsara reimagined as a path to liberation
• Dzi Beads: The Ancient Gems of Spiritual Potency:
  Dzi beads (Tibetan: གཟི་) are ancient etched agates revered for:
  • Their mystical patterns, said to be naturally formed or inscribed by enlightened beings
  • Historical use by Tibetan lamas as talismans of protection and blessing
  • Ability to amplify spiritual energy, as referenced in the Kanjur canon.

• Central Medallion Design:
  The hand-carved Green Tara medallion depicts:
  • Three eyes (pierce through ignorance)
  • Left hand in varada mudra (granting wishes) with an utpala lotus
  • Right hand in abhaya mudra (dispelling fear) at chest level
  • Seated on a moon-lotus throne, ready to act with compassion
• Dzi Pattern Symbolism:
  Common patterns on beads include:
  • Three-Eyed Dzi: Represents the trinity of body, speech, and mind
  • Lotus Dzi: Signifies purity and rebirth in the Pure Land
  • Thunderbolt Dzi: Symbolizes swift dispelling of obstacles
• Mantra Engravings:
  Key beads are inscribed with Green Tara’s core mantra:
  "Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svāhā"
  Chanting this invokes her blessings to:
  • Alleviate suffering and attract positive karma
  • Cultivate selfless compassion without attachment
  • Remove obstacles to spiritual growth

II. Artistic Features & Technical Craftsmanship

• Masterful Dzi Etching: Following secret techniques passed through generations, artisans:
  • Source agates with natural banding from Tibet’s Nyainqentanglha Mountains
  • Etch patterns using plant-based resist and mineral pigments (as in the Regong Artisan Codex)
• Metallic Accents: Silver or copper spacers often feature:
  • Lotus motifs (purity of intention)
  • Eight Auspicious Symbols (e.g., victory banner, endless knot)
  • Tibetan script blessings (e.g., "Om Mani Padme Hum")
• Artisan Signatures: Authentic pieces bear the seal of Regong masters (e.g., Ngawang Tsering lineage), hand-stamped on the medallion or clasp.

• Ancient Regong Style: Rustic beads with deep, uneven etchings, favored by hermits.
• Monastic Ceremony Style: Polished beads with inlaid turquoise, used in Tara puja rituals.
• Vajrayana Blessing Version: Includes a "guru bead" with a three-dimensional Tara face, flanked by miniature lotus charms.

III. Ritual Practice & Spiritual Benefits

• Mantra Recitation & Blessing 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 invite daily blessings
  • 1,080 recitations on full moons for profound karmic purification
• Energetic Activation:
  Wearing the chain around the neck (near the heart chakra) is said to:
  • Balance the solar plexus chakra (vital for receiving blessings)
  • Create a "blessing field" that attracts positive circumstances
  • Awaken the wearer’s innate ability to share compassion
• Etiquette & Taboos:
  • Never place the chain on the ground (disrespect to the Dharma)
  • Remove before engaging in harmful actions (e.g., lying, harming others)
  • Clean quarterly with Tibetan incense smoke and holy water (blessed by a lama)

• Karmic Enhancement: Practitioners report improved luck and positive life events.
• Emotional Balance: Dzi beads are believed to soothe anxiety and stabilize mood.
• Legacy of Merit: Inherited chains carry accumulated blessings from past practitioners.

IV. Cultural Legacy & Collectible Value

• Origins in Ancient Tibet:
  Dzi beads date to 2000 BCE, with Green Tara-themed chains emerging during the 吐蕃 Empire (7th–9th centuries). Early specimens were found in the tombs of Tibetan kings.
• Regong’s Golden Age:
  During the Ming-Qing dynasties, Regong artisans perfected Dzi etching for Tibetan aristocracy, with chains featuring in the Potala Palace’s treasures.
• Modern Revival:
  Post-2015, global interest in spiritual artifacts has spurred a resurgence, with contemporary masters blending traditional patterns with modern design.

• Vintage Regong Dzi chains (pre-1950) command $8,000–$35,000 at auction, while contemporary masterpieces start at $1,500.
• Rare pieces with "self-formed" Three-Eyed Dzi have seen 35% annual value appreciation since 2023, driven by collectors of spiritual art.

Conclusion

• Religious Core: Tara’s iconography and Dzi beads’ mystical patterns create a conduit for attracting and sharing blessings.
• Artistic Mastery: Regong’s Dzi etching, metallic inlay, and mantra engraving reflect 1,000+ years of Tibetan spiritual art.
• Energetic Circuit: The 108 beads form a karmic blessing cycle, while the Tara medallion anchors the wearer in the wisdom of selfless 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.

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Founder

 

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