How many kinds of obsidian bracelets are there? Explain the meaning of different numbers.

1, obsidian bracelet specifications

The number of obsidian bracelets should be appropriate, generally 22 pieces of 8MM, 18MM, 18mm, 16MM, 14MM, 13mm. In fact, obsidian is not particularly particular about how many beads it needs, but mainly suitable for itself and comfortable. Generally, the diameter of the bracelet beads required is 8 mm- 12 mm (female), 10 mm- 14 mm (male).

3. The significance of different quantities of obsidian bracelets

14: It means that Guanyin Bodhisattva shares the same sorrow with all sentient beings such as Shifang, Shisan and Liudao, and makes all sentient beings gain 14 fearless merits.

18: It represents eighteen realms (six roots, six dusts and six senses), turning from eighteen realms when lost and from eighteen realms when enlightened.

2 1: It means 2 1 places such as Shidi, Decaparamita, and Buddha Kingdom.

Twenty-seven: Twenty-seven on behalf of Hinayana's practice of four fruits in the four directions, that is, the first four directions have learned three fruits and eighteen fruits, and the four fruits and arhat nine have not learned.

36: It means the same as 108. For portability, 108 is divided into three parts.

42 pieces: representing the 42 levels of bodhisattva's practice process, namely, ten dwellings, ten rows, ten directions, ten places, equal senses and wonderful senses.

54: It represents the fifty-four steps of Bodhisattva's practice, namely, ten faiths, residence, ten lines, ten directions, ten places and four good roots.

108: Cut off 108 kinds of troubles. Generally speaking, there are 108 kinds of troubles, six kinds (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body and mind) and three kinds of bitterness, namely, bitterness, joy and abandonment, totaling 18 kinds. There are three kinds of six roots: good, evil and peace.

There are 18 kinds, a total of 36 kinds, and then the past, present and future are combined into 108 kinds of troubles.