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Buddhist Wooden Fish "木魚" Keychain
This exotic-looking key chain amulet is made up dark sandalwood carved into a beautiful pair of stylized muyu or wooden fish with interlocking tails. This lovely item is further enhanced with decorative sandalwood beads, one of which is etched in gold with the Chinese character “Fo” for Buddha, bringing blessings of happiness, good health and abundance into your life.
The wooden fish (muyu in Chinese, Mu 木 means wood and yu 魚 means fish) is a percussion instrument used in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition - often to start and end a meditation period and for pacing chants and rituals. It is carved from a block of wood into the basic shape of a fish with a wide mouth, and then its interior is hollowed to provide the beautiful resonance when struck. Used by both Buddhist monks and lay Buddhists, it can produce different rhythms to control the pace of the chanting session as well as to keep everybody clear minded. There are many Buddhist legends and stories that involve the fish and how it became important enough to be the animal carved on wooden block. One of the reasons could be due to the belief that the fish which always has its eyes open, never sleeps, thus symbolizing wakefulness and awareness – basic tenets of Buddhism.
Whatever its origins, the unmistakable and hypnotic sound and sight of this simple hollow wooden percussion instrument inspires us to practice Buddha's simple way of life to dispel negative karma which in turn eliminates sufferings and problems.
Sandalwood, with its delicate, soft woody scent, relaxes the muscles and has a general soothing and uplifting influence. Its healing fragrance is popularly used to clear space of negative energy and stimulate the flow of good chi.
The Sandalwood Buddhist Wooden Fish Keychain is a handy amulet which not only serves as a key chain but can be attached to any item anywhere you like - your bag, luggage, suitcase, makeup case, wallet, purse, or simply tucked among your knick-knacks. Thus, besides being an elegant accessory, it is a Feng Shui lucky charm with all the protection and blessings associated with the Muyu symbol and Buddha. Carry it with you at all times for peace of mind and prepare to welcome greater abundance and bountiful blessings into your life!
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 US$12.99
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