Eighteen Arhat olive prayer beads collectible protection Buddhist prayer beads

Description

*These beads are vintage natural olives, carved by hand. They represent the
Eighteen Arhats
of
Shakyamuni Buddha
.
*The Eighteen Arhats (or Luohan in Chinese)
are depicted in Mahayana Buddhism as the original followers of
Shakyamuni Buddha
who have followed the
Noble Eightfold Path
and attained the four stages of enlightenment. They are charged to protect the Buddhist faith and to wait on earth for the coming of Maitreya, an enlightened Buddha prophesied to arrive on earth many millennia after Gautama Buddha's death.
*Measurements (approximately):
each bead is 1-1/8" to 1-1/4"
*The string has total 20 beads, 18 faces, one full body of Buddha and one decorative bead. Few of the beads have cracks, other than that they are in good vintage condition.
*Packing:
we ship with gift box.
International buyers:
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