Four-Eyed Dzi Bead｜The Four Bodhisattvas

The Four-Eye Dzi Bead are considered to be the dzi bead of the four bodhisattvas. Bodhisattva is the name in Buddhism for a person who practices Buddhahood (enlightenment) and benefits all sentient beings. Bodhisattvas consciously remain in this world without entering nirvana to help people and other sentient beings escape samsara - the endless cycle of reincarnations.

They devoted all their strength and energy to ridding the world of pain. Guided by compassion and relying on their understanding of the laws of this world and their own wisdom, they regard saving all sentient beings on the earth as their life's work. The four-eyed dzi bead represent the merits and powers of these four bodhisattvas.

Below we will introduce to you what these four Bodhisattvas represent:

• Manjushri Bodhisattva: Manjushri Bodhisattva is a Bodhisattva with very high wisdom. It symbolizes the incarnation of Prajnaparamita - the knowledge of the Buddhas and the transcendental wisdom. Depicted as a male bodhisattva wielding a flaming sword in his right hand, he represents the realization of transcendent wisdom beyond ignorance and duality. The scripture held by the lotus in his left hand is the Prajnaparamita Sutra, which represents his ultimate enlightenment due to the blooming of wisdom.
• Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva: Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is one of the most revered bodhisattvas in Buddhism. He embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. In Tibetan Buddhism, Avalokitesvara is known as Padmasambhava (the bearer of the lotus), and Avalokitesvara. Guanshiyin Bodhisattva is a highly respected compassionate Bodhisattva in East Asia. In the West, she is widely known as Guanyin Bodhisattva. Guanyin is also revered by Chinese Taoists as a symbol of immortality. The name Guanyin means "the sound that sees the world."
• Samantabhadra: Samantabhadra is a great bodhisattva associated with practice and meditation in Buddhism. He is known for his "virtuous conduct" and is known as the Great Conduct. He advocated dedicating all merit to all sentient beings so that they could become Buddhas. The core of Samantabhadra's aspirations in the Bhadracaripraṇidhāna are the ten great vows of Samantabhadra.
• Kṣitigarbha: Kṣitigarbha is known for his vow to take responsibility for the instruction of all beings in the six worlds between the death of Gautama Buddha and the rise of Maitreya, as well as his vow not to achieve Buddhahood until all hells are emptied. He is therefore often regarded as the bodhisattva of hell-beings, as well as the guardian of children and patron deity of deceased children in Japanese culture.Usually depicted as a monk with a halo around his shaved head, he carries a staff to force open the gates of hell and a wish-fulfilling jewel to light up the darkness.

About wearing Four-Eyed Dzi Bead

The Four-eyed dzi bead have the merits of the four bodhisattvas. It helps increase the owner's wisdom, helps fulfill wishes, brings good luck and prosperity in life.
It is worth noting that the Four-eyed dzi bead is very helpful to practitioners as it helps fight the inner demons that poison our lives.

The Four-eyed dzi bead can be hung on a rope, bracelet or necklace as a spiritual talisman.

Remember, the power of a dzi bead lies not only in its symbolism, but also in your own beliefs and intentions. Wear this bead with respect and gratitude and let its energy work its magic in your life.