Things you don’t know when choosing a jadeite Guanyin

Guanshiyin is the old translation of Kumarajiva, and Xuanzang translated it as Guanzizai, which is abbreviated as Guanyin in China. Guanyin Bodhisattva is a symbol of compassion and wisdom in Buddhism, and holds an extremely important position both in Mahayana Buddhism and in folk beliefs. The spirit of great compassion, led by Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, is regarded as the foundation of Mahayana Buddhism.

Guanyin Bodhisattva has a broad and selfless compassion. When sentient beings encounter any difficulties and sufferings, if they can sincerely chant Guanyin Bodhisattva, they will receive the Bodhisattva's help. Moreover, Guanyin Bodhisattva is the most adaptable to the needs of sentient beings. He manifests different bodies and speaks different methods to different sentient beings. Among the many Bodhisattvas in Buddhism, Guanyin Bodhisattva is the most well-known and believed by the people.

The meaning of Guanyin:

Meaning 1: Turn misfortune into fortune and turn disaster into blessing. In people's minds, Guanyin is a compassionate god who saves people from suffering and saves all living beings. The "Universal Door Chapter of the Lotus Sutra" says that any living being, when in distress, as long as they recite the holy name of Guanyin with concentration and piety, Guanyin Bodhisattva will be able to hear the voice of each living being and come to provide relief. Therefore, the jade Guanyin symbolizes turning misfortune into good fortune and eliminating disasters and difficulties.

Meaning 2: Good luck and success in everything. Guanyin Bodhisattva is the patron saint of the world. She always pays attention to the sufferings of the world, saves people from dire straits, keeps people away from pain and misfortune, and protects people so that everything goes well. The Jade Guanyin therefore symbolizes good luck and everything going smoothly.

Meaning three: Bringing children and blessings, and having many descendants. "The Lotus Sutra" says: "If a woman desires a son, she should worship and offer sacrifices to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, and she will give birth to a son who is blessed with blessings and wisdom. If she desires a daughter, she will give birth to a beautiful daughter with good looks, who will have good fortune and be loved and respected by everyone. Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva has such power." Ordinary people go to the Guanyin temple to burn incense or worship the Guanyin statue at home, in addition to praying for Guanyin's blessings, some also do so to pray for children. Couples who want to have children can also achieve their dream of having children by having the Jade Guanyin as their companion.

Meaning four: Successful career and abundant wealth. "Guanyin" is a homophone of "official seal". In ancient times, men went to Beijing to take the imperial examinations, seeking official luck and being granted official titles, which naturally meant they had a bright future. Nowadays, wearing jade Guanyin symbolizes a prosperous career, a successful career, and abundant wealth.

How to choose Guanyin:

The saying "Men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha" is mainly taken from traditional Chinese culture and the Book of Changes. It believes that there should be a balance of yin and yang in nature, and coordination between men and women. Women should wear Buddha in a male body to represent the complementarity between men and women. Every year, the transaction volume of jade and jadeite purchased online and in physical stores reaches tens of billions of yuan, but nine out of ten of them are inferior products passed off as good ones. Except for the three major jades headed by Ersunfu, it is basically difficult for ordinary buyers to buy truly superior jade Guanyin. Therefore, it is important to talk about how to choose a jade Guanyin.

1. Look at the overall picture: When choosing a formal Guanyin, first check whether the overall picture is symmetrical. For a casual Guanyin, you should check whether the overall proportions of the figure are coordinated.

2. Check the texture: Check the material under the light to see if it is fine, translucent, cracked, etc. These factors also determine the value

3. Look at the lines: When selecting, check whether the lines of the character are smooth. If the carving is not done properly during polishing, knife marks will be left on the material.

4. Look at the face: The face is very important for Guanyin. If the craftsmanship of the face is not good, it will affect the overall value of Guanyin. Even if the material is good, it will be ruined. It will also affect the mood of the wearer (you don’t want to wear a crying Guanyin).

Daily Maintenance of Jade Guanyin

Although jade has high hardness and toughness, it is still afraid of being dropped and collided. The specific situation depends on the size of the force and what object it hits. If the force is great and it hits something very hard, at best there will be local pitting or potential internal cracks, at worst there will be breakage and damage. Therefore, jade should be carefully cared for.

Be careful not to drop or bump the Jade Guanyin. Make sure it is pressure-proof, moisture-proof, waterproof, high-temperature-proof, and corrosion-proof. Wipe it clean before placing it, wrap it with absorbent cotton, and place it in a hard packaging box. In addition, it should be opened and inspected once or twice a year to avoid dirt, squeezing and forgetting. It is best to pick the Jade Guanyin and keep it before cooking. When cooking, if you are not careful, the jewelry will be bumped, or contaminated by smoke, fire, fish smell, and thus lose its perfect purity and beauty. As a high-end item, the Jade Guanyin needs to be carefully cared for. When engaging in sports, activities, or labor that involves high intensity, dirt, and tiring, it is best to take off your Jade Guanyin jewelry first to avoid getting the jewelry dirty with oil or sweat, which would require time-consuming cleaning. Because oily sweat is alkaline, it contains salt, fatty acids, urea, etc., which are corrosive to jade. Therefore, when you are preparing to do something that requires a lot of sweat, you should first take down the Jade Guanyin and put it away.

Jade Guanyin is afraid of high temperatures, so it cannot be exposed to the sun for a long time. The reasons are: first, too high a temperature will cause the wax film on the surface of the jade to melt and evaporate, causing it to lose its moisturizing protection; second, the molecular structure and color-causing ions inside the jade will become active and free when heated, making it easy to fade.

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