Glossary | Tashitreasure
Decoding the Sacred Language of Dzi Beads
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🔮 Dzi Bead (/zee/)
Ancient agate talismans etched with symbolic patterns, revered in Tibetan Buddhism for their protective and energetic properties. Explore Dzi Symbolism.
🌌 3D Energy Map
A digital certificate generated through biofield imaging technology, mapping your bead’s unique electromagnetic resonance. Included with every purchase.
⛰️ Ngari Plateau
The high-altitude Himalayan region where our artisans hand-carve and ritually activate new dzi beads. Learn about Ngari Craftsmanship.
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🌀 Energy Activation
The process of awakening a dzi bead’s spiritual potency, typically through lama-led mantras or exposure to sacred sites. See Activation Rituals.
👁️ 9-Eye Dzi
The most coveted pattern, symbolizing the “Nine Planetary Virtues” in Tibetan numerology. Associated with wealth and cosmic harmony. Shop 9-Eye Collection.
🔥 Huthog ( ཧུ་ཐོག་)
A consecration ceremony performed by monks to remove negative energies from antique beads. Required for pre-owned dzi purchases.
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📿 Mantra Scroll
A handwritten Tibetan Buddhist prayer (e.g., Om Mani Padme Hum) gifted with each bead, used to amplify its energy. How to Use.
🌕 Losar
Tibetan New Year, during which our workshop closes for 7 days. Shipments may be delayed. Check Holiday Schedule.
🧿 Molu ( མོ་ལུ་)
Natural imperfections (“heavenly pores”) on ancient dzi beads, considered proof of authenticity.
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🕉️ Namkha ( ནམ་མཁའ་)
A ritual thread cross used to “anchor” dzi beads during energy cleansing. DIY Namkha Guide.
⚡ Sky Iron
Meteoric metal (Tibetan: thokcha) sometimes embedded in high-end dzi beads for celestial energy. Featured in Limited Editions.
🌀 Sutra Engraving
Microscopic Tibetan prayers carved onto beads by monastic artisans. Visible under UV light.
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📜 Thangka Seal
A vermilion stamp from partnering Tibetan monasteries, certifying a bead’s ritual compliance.
🌪️ Tsen ( བཙན་)
Spirit entities in Tibetan lore believed to inhabit certain dzi beads. Requires specific mantras for harmonization.
🧂 Salt Retirement
The ethical method of deactivating a depleted dzi bead by burying it in Himalayan salt for 49 days.