The mystical Tibetan Dzi beads

All that is known is that these stone beads are covered with mystical patterns (eyes, strips) and are an important part of Tibetan culture. To this day, Tibet and its culture are shrouded in mystique.

The meaning of the word Dzi corresponds to the meaning of the words “brightness, brilliance and sharpness”. The people of this part of China have always attached great importance to jewelry: jewelry is used as a way to show a person’s status, as well as having great religious significance. Even the poorest families keep some beads as amulets.

The current religion in Tibet is Buddhism; however, it is believed that the accounts came at a time when there was another religion in Tibet: Bon. This is clear from the strange drawings on the beads, which point to shamanism and witchcraft. It is difficult to say anything with certainty about Dzi beads, as the Tibetan culture forbids any archaeological expeditions on their soil. Scientists have been talking about these pearls for years due to a lack of documented evidence. We only know that they were used as amulets to increase power.

The Tibetans believe that the Dzi are of supernatural origin. There are many different stories and legends that surround them. Their appearance is linked to ancient times, when the demigods used them as jewelry. Whenever Dzi was damaged, it was discarded, as it would lose its powers once damaged.

There are several stories about Dzi beads being insects. These stories tell that these beads were insects that lived on land, but turned to stone when they came into contact with a human hand. One story tells about a man who saw this insect in the mountains and threw his hat to catch it. When he took off his hat, the insect turned to stone. These “insects” were sometimes found in the droppings of cattle or on the horns of dead animals. The insect theory is often used to explain why they are often found together, forming a kind of “nest”. A legend says that even after the beads are dug out of the ground, they continue to move for some time.

Another legend says that they came out of a mountain. They flowed down the slopes of this mountain in streams. An angry woman glared at the mountain and her flow froze.

There is also a modern story, which became a kind of “urban legend”. It states that all the passengers on a bus would have died in a traffic accident, if one of them was not wearing a trinket.

All these stories confirm the belief that the Dzi are magical and can protect their owners from problems and illnesses. Traditional Tibetan medicine uses powder from the intact (not broken) beads in a mixture with other magical substances, for the treatment of epilepsy.

The beautiful mystical Dzi beads seem to have a very strong energy. It is believed that they protect against all kinds of failures and bring prosperity, wealth and health to their owners. They vary depending on the type of luck you want to attract.

These beads are often used by feng shui practitioners in combination with other charms.