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Buddhist prayer beads are portable ritual implements used by Buddhists for counting recitations, widely employed among both monks and laypeople. Originally called “recitation beads,” they originated from chanting the names of the Three Jewels—the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—to eliminate afflictions and karmic obstacles. They are typically categorized into three types: hand-held beads, wearable beads, and hanging beads. The number of beads in each strand carries distinct symbolic meanings. The materials for making Buddhist prayer beads are numerous, but those crafted from the “Seven Treasures” are considered the most sublime and precious. Bodhi seeds are among the most widely recognized type of prayer beads. As a most convenient Dharma implement for spreading the teachings, one should not overly scrutinize the structure, number of beads, or material when using prayer beads. Simply by “quieting the mind, freeing it from delusion, and holding the beads with the heart,” one may swiftly attain Bodhi and achieve Nirvana. Through millennia of tradition, prayer beads have evolved from tools for Zen meditation and spiritual enlightenment into symbols of profound wisdom for all beings. They help one remain unadorned and unpretentious, humble and unhurried amidst troubles and clamor, while praying for peace and enduring joy. As more people embrace and wear prayer beads, they have transcended religious symbolism to become icons of contemporary fashion culture.Buddhism typically designates agarwood, sandalwood, rosewood, green sandalwood, and ebony—timbers renowned for their hardness and imperishability, enduring fragrance, vibrant hues, and ability to ward off evil while attracting auspiciousness and resisting all toxins—as the “Five Sacred Woods of Buddhism” or “Sacred Woods.” It holds that prayer beads crafted from these five types of wood are considered the finest quality.