Daruma and its mystical origins in Japanese culture

1. The Mysterious Origins of Daruma in Japanese Culture
Daruma - derived from Sanskrit   "Dharma" - is a short name for Bodhidharma. Born in the 5th century, he gave birth to Zen Buddhism and invented the Shaolin martial art that is handed down to this day.

The Daruma religion began to take shape when Zen Buddhism was introduced and spread in Japan. Daruma first appeared at  Daruma-ji Temple during the middle Edo period (1603-1867). Legend has it that every spring, the abbot of Shinetsu temple will sketch a picture of the Dalai Lama to give to everyone. This meaningful gift is as a wish for a new year of luck, peace and prosperity.

2. Flamboyant Daruma's unique appearance and design
The appearance of the hurriedly simulated the posture of the Dharma Buddha during 9 years of practicing meditation. According to legend, his right hand atrophied during too long meditation. Therefore, when the invention of Daruma was rushed, this hand part was omitted, showing the sophistication of the inventor.

Daruma flippers at first glance are similar to wooden tumblers, however they are made from thick paperboard. Going through 18 complicated stages, Daruma is made entirely by traditional crafts of  the land of cherry blossoms. Each of these tumblers will have a distinct shape depending on the preferences and skills of the craftsman.

3. The great spiritual significance of Daruma
Daruma  is a Japanese lucky mascot, often placed on desks or displayed in the house. In fact, when it is bought, there will be no irises on the eyes. Because when someone wants to pray a wish about work, health, money ... will write directly on the flipchart and start drawing the iris of one eye.

In addition, Daruma also has meanings in Japanese culture in such aspects as:
– The spirit of resilience and steadfastness:  The appearance and design of the dashing Daruma firmly demonstrate this meaningful value: the spirit is not defiant in the face of storms.

Clear goals lead to success: An individual's consistency in having a specific goal is an extremely important step. This leads you to success in the fastest way. Because then, you will no longer care about distractions, focus on making wishes and achieving success.

–  Nurturing the hustle in the mind: Reminding each of us to live and nurture the spirit like Daruma scurrying animals. If you simply buy it for good luck in life, it will be difficult to reach success.

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