Ancient Chung Agate Bead stripes referring to his birthplace in

referring to his birthplace in Tsongkha

White Tara is sometimes called the mother of all Buddhas

Square chunk of turquoise stone also adorns the front

We love the visual and textural combination of the natural wood and Lava Rock

Ancient Chung Agate Bead stripes referring to his birthplace inThis rare ancient agate Chung Dzi bead comes from DharmaShop founder, Sander Cohen's curated collection of specialty beads collected from Nepal and Taiwan. Ancient beads like this one, made from carnelian, sardonyx, or agate, were often used not only for decoration, but also as protection amulets to shield the wearer from negativity or evil. The age of this ancient agate Chung Dzi bead is estimated to be between 600 and 1,000 years old. Hand strung at