Chinese Spiritual Bracelet - Duobao
Duobao is a beautiful concept of Chinese which means multi-precious, refers to the use of Buddhist treasures such as giant clams, agates, crystals, coral, amber, pearls, glaze and other sacred materials with the combination of Buddha beads. It combines sacred Buddhist materials with devotional practice. In China, those who have faith in Buddha or devotional ones have high passion on Duobao Bracelet.
What does Duobao mean?
Historically, Duobao bracelets are believed to have originated either from Tibetan Buddhist traditions or Chinese imperial culture, where they were adorned by royalty and monks alike. Duobao is a Buddha bracelet consisted of various precious material of beads. Till today, people use Amber, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Titanium, Amethyst, Malachite as materials. Every different bead has a different meaning. But all in all, Duobao Bracelets usually mean calming the heart, pray for virtue and blessings. Secondly, most of the Duobao beads are chosen from very valuable treasure beads, so they will enhance one's temperament.
Beyond their beauty, Duobao bracelets serve as spiritual anchors:
Calming the Heart: The rhythmic counting of beads during meditation cultivates inner peace.
Prayers for Virtue: Each recitation dedicates merit to oneself and others.
Blessings Protection: The precious materials are said to attract positive energy and ward off negativity.
The Buddha Regularity Of Duobao
Duobao is mainly composed of several parts: the mother bead, the stupa, the child beads, the knot beads, the disciple beads, the connecting rope, and the tassel. The number of grains in a Buddha's bead has its own meaning. The finest Buddha beads are 1080 grains, Includes 108 numbers for each of the 10 Dharma realms, only owned by few such as great sages and highly respected monk. The top quality beads are 108 beads, which symbolize the 108 troubles, or the merits of the 108 Buddhas, or the 108 infinite samadhi. Medium is 54 beads, indicates a state of cultivation.
The mother bead are usually bigger than other beads, It symbolizes the Buddha or the wisdom of the Buddha.It prevents the beads from falling apart as Buddha takes in all beings.
The stupa bead often marks the starting/ending point during mantra recitation, ensuring mindful counting without crossing the 'summit'. As one reaches the stupa bead in the chanting, it needs to be turned around.
The 108 child beads represent the 108 worldly desires or defilements to overcome, as taught in Buddhism. Each bead counted during mantra recitation symbolizes a step toward purifying the mind,transforming suffering into wisdom.
The knot beads represent stages of practice, pausing at each knot bead reinforces mindful recitation.
Disciple Beads hangs below the stupa used to count full rounds of 108 mantras, the six beads signify the Six Perfections (generosity, ethics, patience, etc.), which is important qualities of a sincere practitioner.
The connecting rope binds all beads, reflecting dependent origination and the unbroken continuity of mindfulness.
The tassel symbolizes non-attachment to results of practice. It prevents the stupa from slipping through fingers during meditation.Elaborate tassels symbolize longevity and prosperity.
Duobao Collections
Duobao bracelets are rich in diversity, each has its unique beautiful meaning. At RegardStudio, a handcraft brand dedicated to promoting and devoting Eastern aesthetics, we have a great section of Duobao bracelet.
We select a variety of high-quality natural colored hair crystals, including red hair crystal, green hair crystal, black super, green super seven, golden hair crystal, etc. After careful selection and years of aging, it still presents wonderfully unique beauty. Duobao hair crystal can absorb positive energy in the universe and help people improve their own energy level. Wearing hair crystal Duobao can make people feel energetic, full of vitality and confidence. This is because it has a strong energy field that can resonate with the human body's magnetic field, thereby stimulating the potential and vitality of the human body. It can also enhance the human body's magnetic field and improve personal aura and charm. The magnetic field is an important part of the human body, which affects people's health, emotions and interpersonal relationships. Wearing it can also adjust the human body's magnetic field to achieve the effect of balancing yin and yang and harmonizing the five elements.
According to the Buddha of the suttas then, achieving a good rebirth is based on cultivating wholesome or skillful (kusala) karma, which leads to a good result, and avoiding unwholesome (akusala) karma. For individuals, the Buddha spirit has taught us to do goods and be positive. We shall keep this spirit and practice it in life. Each Duobao bracelet is a treasure, every time one chant sutras contributes mindfulness to the Buddha spirit, and deliver positive to the world. Each piece in RegardStudio’s collection carries centuries of spiritual wisdom, waiting to accompany your journey toward awakening. May your Duobao help reveal the jewel within your heart.
