Buddha's hand is known as "the fairy fruit among fruits and the rare flower in the world". What is the meaning of it in jade?

How many people know that the prototype of the Jade Buddha's Hand is not the shape of the Buddha's hand, but comes from a plant that looks like a human hand.

Buddha's hand, also known as nine-clawed wood, is an evergreen small tree. Because its fruit is shaped like a hand, it is also called golden Buddha's hand. It has high ornamental and medicinal value.

Buddha's hand blooms and bears fruit alternately throughout the year, has evergreen leaves, and also emits a faint and charming fragrance.

Buddha's hand is known as "the fairy fruit among fruits and the rare flower in the world", and the jade Buddha's hand is a kind of jade carving with this plant as its theme. Of course, in addition to these , there are also Buddha’s hands that look more like human shapes, and this type of Buddha’s hands are modeled after Buddha.

Good luck

The jade Buddha's hand is an extension of Buddhist culture. Legend has it that the wearer can be blessed by the Buddha. The Buddha's hand is like the hand of the Lord Buddha, which can protect the wearer from disasters and difficulties, and make him or her auspicious and successful in everything.

When encountering difficulties, the jade Buddha's hand can bring positive psychological hints to the wearer, allowing the wearer to muster up courage and overcome difficulties.

May you be happy and prosperous

The jade Buddha's hand is like the Buddha's hands that are filled with infinite energy, implying that everyone's hands have infinite potential, and that one must rely on one's own hands to work out of hunger and cold, guiding people to discover wealth with their own hands.

Lifelong companionship

As the old saying goes, the fingers are connected to the heart. If there is a round bead on the Jade Buddha's hand, it has a unique meaning in the heart.

I am willing to protect you with my own hands, and work hard to improve myself to create happiness for you. I hope to be with you for the rest of my life.

Buddha's hand usually has two shapes, male hand and female hand, female hand is more common, with slender jade fingers holding jade beads. "Buddha" is homophonic to "Fu", which means blessing, which means good fortune.

Men's hands have thick fingers and a solid shape. Hand means grasping, and is suitable for men in high status and power to wear, implying authority.

It is said that the "hand" in Buddha's hand represents diligence and thrift, implying that money will come to you and that you can keep your wealth and settle down. In addition, "hand" is also known as the pearl in the palm, which means the only one in one's heart.

Therefore, the jade Buddha's hand is a symbol of blessing and good luck, expressing people's yearning for beauty.

In addition, there are many themes of jade. Various kinds of jade jewelry pendants, ornaments, etc. can be seen everywhere in the market . Jade Buddha's hand is one of them. So what should you pay attention to when buying jade Buddha's hand?

Look at the craftsmanship

The hand shape should be natural and the movements should be realistic, looking as lifelike as a real person's hand. In particular, the bent fingers should be flexible and natural, not stiff, while the fingers should be slender, dignified, and full of kindness.

Look at the lines

The lines are smooth, graceful and casual, like the gurgling water, warm and delicate. The lines connecting the fingers should be thin and dry, without any drag.

Look at the texture

Jade Buddha's hand has particularly strict requirements on impurities, and there must be no impurities on the hand. First, it affects the appearance, just like having scars on the body, the more scars there are, the less beautiful it is.

Secondly, it affects spirituality, and no one wants to have dirty hands on their body. In addition, cracks and discoloration will make the Buddha's hand look messy, which is a sign of poor quality and requires careful observation when purchasing.

Jade Buddha's hand is loved by many people, all of which stems from the many beautiful meanings of the Buddha's hand. Buddha's hand expresses people's yearning for beauty and symbolizes a blessed hand, hoping to get something that people have in their hearts but cannot get in their hands.