[Material] Laoshan Sandalwood (from India)
[Description] This is Indian Laoshan sandalwood, which is considered to be the highest quality sandalwood. This amulet bracelet has a soothing, soft scent.
[Bead size] Approximately 12mm
[mala beads]
There is a mention of ``Renju'' in the Brahmanical scriptures created over 3,500 years ago, and this is said to be the prototype of ``Nenju'' or prayer beads.
Later, it was incorporated into Buddhism, which was founded by Buddha, and was used to remember the number of times one chants the nenbutsu, and is also used as a talisman to ward off evil spirits and misfortune.
[Sandalwood]
Sandalwood has been used for thousands of years in religious rituals in India and China, and in Australian Aboriginal medicine. Buddhist monks smelled sandalwood before meditation, and Australian Aborigines used it to relax and improve concentration.
The earliest record of agarwood in Japan is that fragrant wood was washed ashore on Awaji Island about 1,500 years ago, and it is said that agarwood was introduced to Japan. When he put a piece of wood that had drifted ashore into a fire, it gave off a pleasant aroma, so he presented it to the imperial court.
Since then, it is said to have been used in religious ceremonies and by powerful people to enjoy the scent.