What is the meaning & or story behind the prayer beads and the fortune cat pendant? Is there a reason for the sandalwood?
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There is sacred meaning for 108 beads so you don't lose count while chanting. You can look up "buddhist prayer beads" on Wikipedia or search 108 prayer beads, mala beads. The sandalwood is good for your root chakra. From my research, this size 8 mm bead is preferable for counting with one hand. The cat looks like a "Happy Cat" to me. I can ask my mom when I see her what the Chinese characters are. In Japanese, the "Happy Cat" is considered lucky, known as maneki-neko. The rainbow cord's meaning could correspond to the colors of all your chakras with the middle cord being your 7th crown chakra. There is sacred meaning for 108 beads so you don't lose count while chanting. You can look up "buddhist prayer beads" on Wikipedia or search 108 prayer beads, mala beads. The sandalwood is good for your root chakra. From my research, this size 8 mm bead is preferable for counting with one hand. The cat looks like a "Happy Cat" to me. I can ask my mom when I see her what the Chinese characters are. In Japanese, the "Happy Cat" is considered lucky, known as maneki-neko. The rainbow cord's meaning could correspond to the colors of all your chakras with the middle... » Read More There is sacred meaning for 108 beads so you don't lose count while chanting. You can look up "buddhist prayer beads" on Wikipedia or search 108 prayer beads, mala beads. The sandalwood is good for your root chakra. From my research, this size 8 mm bead is preferable for counting with one hand. The cat looks like a "Happy Cat" to me. I can ask my mom when I see her what the Chinese characters are. In Japanese, the "Happy Cat" is considered lucky, known as maneki-neko. The rainbow cord's meaning could correspond to the colors of all your chakras with the middle cord being your 7th crown chakra. « Show Less
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Hello LINDA. The Cat has no meaning, it is a charm that came with my set of beads. I chose the sandalwood as a color choice as well as the sent. I use them mainly for my Buddha chanting I perform three days a week. Now that you learned something from me, I hope you purchase a set and begin believing as I DO.
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As I understand it. Prayer or meditation beads are connected to Buddhist and Hindu religion. However, Catholics have the Rosary. The beads are used to count or concentrate while praying or meditating. The scent of sandlewood reminds us of nature and can be considered calming. The lucky cat...not sure.
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Yeah, the beads are to keep count. It is possible to associate sandalwood with specific meanings, but its really just a soothing smell. The way i understand the cat pendant is that you can use it to mark where you stopped if you have to interrupt your meditation
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The scent is sandalwood, an ingredient found in many types of incense. Enjoy!
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i dont believe it has anything to do with hunting. when i purchased i thought it was a type of vinyl used.. a yinyang is the balance of 1 to another ther yin and yang, i see this symbol as the perfect balance the human and the dog. In tracing info further on this decal the business is Hunter bumper stickers. a name.. nothing to do with hunting animals. They have various bumper stickers from all sorts of mind sets. You are safe displaying this as it truly sends a message of what makes a human whole its the dog, perfect balance in ones life. Display it with pride...
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The pillars are sisal, and the rest is all covered in the same type of material (inside, outside and all). It's more of a very short faux fur than a carpet. My cats don't confuse the two, anyway.
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It is a twist on. I have never had an issue with strangulation. That being said the necklace is quite long. Long as in, I can even wear it although I do have a small neck. My point is, I'd look at my son's necklace and see missing beads. At first I though they'd cracked off...but he was chewing them off!! So watch out!
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I'm guessing it has something to do with how the pot is actually formed. On a wheel or frame or whatever. I wouldn't look too deeply for significance...
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no, there are three mats, each featuring one of the three gods on it. The Ra mat has blue accents, Obelisk with red, and Slifer with a gold. Each mat is high quality
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i am sorry but this item has random dates and a specific date can not be accomodated, but the six pence is a sweet accent for any bride to be as a symbol of love, wealth and good luck:)
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Mine smelled of sandalwood. While I have not sacrificed a bead, my feel like wood. I afree if the are not truly sandalwood then Ovalbuy should not advertise as such. Gee the beads were only $6.00. I remind me to mindful and think of peace.
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It has a bead that looks like a oval Amber that screws on. The necklace is long too; long enough to wrap twice around the neck without having to unscrew the bead. The bead is nice looking and secure.
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Sorry Rees, I am not sure. It is quite as Dionne mentioned. Just wondering, what is the significance of one or the other?
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Unfortunately No!I have not receive any literature describing the crystals and/or platonics!All things I look on web.Thank You very much for asking this question.Marko
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It is a screw together clasp. Each bead is individually tied, so if the necklace breaks you won't have beads all over the floor.
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Sorry, I am wrong, I actually have another drum pendant light from another source & got mixed up about where it came from. Again, sorry!!
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You are correct. You simply have to print out a picture of the item from the Amazon page and use it as a guide. I assembled mine very close to the picture but then did a little something different at the bottom. There are more beads in the set than needed according to the picture, but I used them all anyway.
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Dear M, I purchased 2 of the vintage Chinese fortune sticks. I gave one as a present and I kept one. They appeared to be handmade. So the lid fits somewhat tightly but not securely.
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I gave the friendship bracelet maker as a gift and did not order extra beads, but am sure that if Amazon does not have what you want, I am sure any craft store probably would. Good luck with what you are looking for. For the record, my recipients loved these gifts.