Usage of Daruma doll
The centuries-old Daruma tradition is positive, constructive, and simple. First, think of something special you wish to achieve. Next, paint one of Daruma’s blank eyes. Place Daruma someplace visible, so that while he focuses on your objective, you’ll be reminded to do the same. Once your wish comes true, signify your accomplishment by painting Daruma’s other eye. Congratulations!
The different colors of Daruma and their significance.Daruma come in many colors, shape and size and they traditionally fulfill the wishes of their owner. You can rest assured that they are just as powerful in wish fulfillment no matter what color they are.
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If interested.. can read the history below :
The HistoryThe undisputed historical fact is that some time in the fifth century the Indian priest Bodhidharma, through a grueling regimen of meditation and self-deprivation, attained satori, a state of enlightenment. Darumas teachings became the foundation of Zen Buddhism, which he later introduced to China where it flourished and produced several off-shoot sects.
Late in the twelfth century, Zen became the favored sect of Buddhism among the samurai. The basic practice of Zen centers around long sessions of zazen, seated Zen meditation, which is supposed to free the mind of the illusions of this world so one can attain enlightenment. Along with the establishment of Zen came the introduction of tea, since green tea was used to ward off drowsiness during long zazen sessions. It is said that Daruma carried green tea plants with him on his journey to China, so even today at some Zen monasteries throughout Japan a special tea ceremony is performed honoring Daruma.
In one version of the legend, Daruma is said to have sat in meditation facing a cave wall for nine years without blinking or moving his eyes. In another, he even cut off his eyelids because he got irritated with himself for dozing off. Yet more versions of the Daruma legend have it that the first two green tea plants in China sprang up on the spot where he threw his eyelids. Anyway, after facing the cave wall for those nine years (some tales say seven) Daruma legs shriveled up and fell off from non-use. This is why Daruma dolls have no legs. All in all a pretty fearsome sight, what with his bearded scowl and vacant eyes.
To the Japanese, Daruma represents discipline, determination, sacrifice and forbearance. Come the New Year, many companies buy a large Daruma and paint in one of the eyes representing their goal for the coming year. The painted eye of Daruma is always open and focused on the goal; when it is reached, the other eye is painted in. Both eyes open, in fact, is an expression for success in Japan. Individuals, too, carry out this practice for personal goals such as passing tests or getting a job.
Political candidates at the beginning of an election period will often buy a Daruma and when they win have a celebration party where it is customary for the victorious candidate to paint in the other eye. At the end of the year all the Daruma dolls are taken to the temple where they are burned in a big bonfire and new dolls are taken home or back to the office.
The saying most often heard about Daruma goes Seven times pushed over, eight times rises. To the Japanese, Daruma is a reminder of the resilience and determination needed to achieve success.
Takasaki City -the hometown of Daruma dollTakasaki City (Gunma Prefecture), 100 kilometers north of Tokyo, is the capital of the Daruma doll, a good luck charm, representing a famous Zen monk. The tradition of the Daruma doll as a good luck charm was started at Takasaki Shorinzan Daruma Temple several centuries ago and has since spread across Japan.
Today, Takasaki remains the major producer of Daruma dolls, and Shorinzan Daruma Temple continues to host the country largest and most famous Daruma market (Daruma ichi) annually on January 6 and 7, attracting thousands of visitors and offering Daruma dolls of all sizes.
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