Cintāmaṇi (Sanskrit; Devanagari: चिन्तामणि; Chinese: 如意寶珠; pinyin: Rúyì bǎozhū; Korean: 여의보주/yeouiboju; Japanese Romaji: Nyoihōju), also spelled as Chintamani (or the Chintamani Stone), is a wish-fulfilling jewel resembling a pearl described in Hindu and Mahayana Buddhist traditions.

Cintāmaṇi (Sanskrit; Devanagari: चिन्तामणि) also spelled as Chintamani (or the Chintamani Stone) is a wish-fulfilling jewel within both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, equivalent to the philosopher's stone (Paras Pathar) in Western alchemy. In Buddhism it is held by the bodhisattvas, Avalokiteshvara and Ksitigarbha.

The hoju is a symbol that has strong ties to Buddhism and is considered to be a wish fulfilling jewel, bringing good health and prosperity to those who possess it. It is often depicted as an orb with a pointed top and is occasionally surrounded by …

Known as the hōju 宝珠 or hōju-no-tama 宝珠の玉 or nyoi houju 如意宝珠 in Japan, this jewel signifies the bestowal of blessings on all who suffer, for it grants wishes, pacifies desires, and brings clear understanding of the Dharma (Buddhist law).

2007年5月23日 · Mani Hoju from Tibet So the pattern on the stomach of this Princess Daruma is not for Ebb and Tide but represents the wishfulfilling jewel of Buddhism (nyoi hooju 如意宝珠), which we alreaday met in the story of Takeda Princess Daruma. This jewel has also been venerated by the sugar merchants of Edo.

Vintage Japanese Plane Houju. “Houju” is a fictitious brand name ; it could mean a sign of sacredness & longevity. This blade has flee bite size, less than 1mm blade chips on the laminated blade. This is a new old stock in storage for many years. Dai needs to …

GORINTO (Dealer: hotoke) – Votive wood carving ‘Gorinto’ (Five-tiered stupa) of Esoteric Buddhism, with Sanskrit characters at all sides (also at removable base), composed of the five different forms of square, circle, triangle, semicircle, and ‘hoju’ (precious stone) that stands for earth, water, fire, wind, and void (as The Five ...

In addition to Hansatsu, the Hoju can be seen throughout Japan in many places. It is represented in works of art, such as paintings and in Japanese calligraphy, and is often seen on bridges (known then as Giboshi 擬宝珠 ), lanterns, on temple roofs, and on statues it …

Historic Japanese precious hoju finial gem garden stone artifact, 19th century Important ancient stone relic from the Meiji Era some 150 years ago And it’s a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare architectural treasure from Japan. This ancient Buddhist garden stone represents the the gem which...

This piece is a Hoju—the top of a stone Pagoda statue placed in a temple garden. It was carved in the late 16th century. Only the Hoju remained. As time went on, later pieces had double-petals. The single petal allows us to date the piece and provides …