On the bank of the Huicheng District in the Guanyinge section of the Dongjiang River in Huizhou, dozens of logs salvaged from the river bottom are parked. Some of the logs are black and carbonized, like the legendary ebony, and are priceless. The excavated wood has been temporarily detained by the public security organs and transferred to the site.
Villagers who fished for thousands of years of ebony at their own expense were detained. How to distinguish the quality of bodhi bracelets from wood (data map, click on the image to turn the page)
Mr. Lin from Huidong's "gloomy wood business" was ruined. He organized divers to fish out 44 sunken trees from the bottom of the Luzhou section of Huicheng, Dongjiang River. He said the estimated value of this batch of wood should be more than 500,000 yuan. While negotiating the price with the buyer, he was reported by the villagers for stealing state property. After that, the Huicheng District Lulan Police Station intervened and transported all the dark wood to the Huicheng District Public Security Bureau Case Handling Center for temporary detention.
A police officer from Lulan Police Station who handled the case revealed that after identification by the Luzhou Town Cultural Station, at least one of the 44 sunken trees was a thousand-year-old tree. However, the policeman did not disclose the current official valuation of the wood. "Some people called the police to report that someone was digging wood from the bottom of the Dongjiang River, so we intervened." Currently, 41 tubes have been transported to the case handling center, and the remaining three will arrive this morning.
Forty-four thousand-year-old "gloomy logs" were dug out from the bottom of the Dongjiang River in Huizhou? A reporter from the Yangcheng Evening News recently received news from Huizhou citizens that dozens of logs salvaged from the bottom of the river were parked on the bank of the Huicheng District in the Guanyinge section of the Dongjiang River in Huizhou. Part of the wood that came out was black and carbonized, like the legendary ebony, which was priceless.
Reporters saw in the courtyard of the reporting center of the Huicheng District Public Security Bureau on the evening of the 30th that about 40 logs dug out from the bottom of the river had been temporarily detained by the public security organs and transferred to the place.
"These are the sunken wood that we dug out from the bottom of the river. Ebony and sunken wood are the industry's terms for old wood at the bottom of the river." At the gate of the center, the reporter met Lin Weiyu and others who salvaged the wood. It is understood that Lin Weiyu is from Huidong, Huizhou. He owns an iron boat and makes a living by salvaging items from the river and the sea.
Villagers fished for thousands of years of ebony at their own expense. How to identify the types and maintenance of Bodhi seeds (data map)
He told reporters that at the end of 2014, a fisherman surnamed Liu near the Guanyinge River section was fishing and casting a net on the river. When the network cable was scratched by a foreign object at the bottom of the river, I suspected that there was something "big" at the bottom of the river. In May of this year, Lin Yudong, You Zhenfang and others were responsible for funding and manpower salvage. Fisherman surnamed Liu led the way, and the two parties agreed to divide the salvaged items "73". It took them about two months to fish out 44 logs from the bottom of the water.
Sunken wood often has large and small cracks, and is generally only used to make small handicrafts, etc., and rarely large pieces of furniture are circulated; its value is determined by the following factors: wood quality, tree species, thickness, carbonization degree, appearance, whether it has returned to the sun (drying) stable), color (black is common, golden nan is rare), crack size, available value, etc. Consider all aspects. (Generally, prices range from RMB 2,000 to RMB 80,000/ton, but there are no specific standards for processing them into works of art. Ebony bracelets are also available on Taobao at a price of RMB 180/piece).
Bodhizi
At present, the geophysical prospecting king has developed a new type of ebony detector. Through the principle of molecular resonance of substances, it has greatly improved the accuracy of ebony detection. It has been used very well in areas rich in ebony such as Sichuan and Fujian in my country. practice.
1. White Bodhi Root
is made from Bodhi root after polishing. Some are as white as snow, some are slightly yellowish, bright and pleasing to the eye. Wearing this bead not only helps with spiritual practice, but also can ward off disasters and has ornamental value.
2. Tiantai Bodhi
Also known as Tiantai Five-line Bodhi, it is a woody Bodhi in Tiantai Mountain, which is white or light yellow. Guoqing Temple in Tiantai Mountain is the ancestral hall of Tiantai Sect. At that time, the Three Ten Great Tens of the Kaiyuan Dynasty, namely: Goodness and Fearlessness, Vajra Wisdom, and Fu Kong, brought Tantric Universal Gate Dharma to China. The famous astronomer Master Yixing had been initiated by Master Fu Kong. A group of masters brought Tantric Dharma to Tiantai and founded Tiantai Tantric Sect, which is actually a lineage of Tang Tantric Buddhism. Therefore, Tiantai Bodhisattva has its unique characteristics and profound connotations.
Rooftop five-thread characteristics: The best quality among several five-threads, thick leather, clean and soft color (can only be understood), yellow-white thread, round shape, generally small size, usually 0.6 to 0.8, rarely exceeding 1 cm (If you look at quality alone instead of rumors and hype, the Tiantai Mountain Guoqing Temple Five-line Bodhi is undoubtedly the best It is said that people move living trees and move dead trees. The five-line Bodhi tree in Yinghua Palace is a tree transplanted to the Forbidden City from India. The quality of its fruit can be imagined. Historical records record that apart from the wood soapberry, it is the only one in my country called Bodhi tree. The so-called Tiantai Bodhi is the five-line Bodhi tree in Tiantai Mountain, and the five-line Bodhi tree in Tiantai Mountain is especially the old tree in Guoqing Temple, which has been around for more than 400 years.
3. Muyu Guo Bodhi
Muyu Guo Bodhi is a strange-shaped bodhi seed. Its appearance is very similar to the wooden fish instrument used by monks in the temple, so it is named Muyu Guo Bodhi. It is actually a kind of pod seed, which is the fruit of a rare plant. This fruit exists in the form of pods. All Muyu Guo Bodhi are also called "big seeds"
Each Muyu Guo Bodhi is slightly flat. , there are spots on the surface, forming patterns There are several colors of Muyu Guo Bodhi, the most common one is brown, there are also red and black Muyu Guo Bodhi, but they are rare on the market. Each bead of Muyu Guo Bodhi has a long black eye, which is very similar to broad beans. Similar. Muyu Guo Bodhi is larger, the length of a single bead is 2 .5 cm, and the big ones can reach about 3.2 cm. There are also small Muyu Guo Bodhi seeds on the market, which are only about 8 mm. This kind is extremely rare, and of course the price is high.
Because a single Muyu Guo Bodhi seed is relatively large. And the shape is not It is very regular, so Muyu Guo Bodhi Seeds are often used to make rosary beads, mostly with 18 beads, and there are also 27 Muyu Guo Bodhi Seed beads. Because Muyu Guo Bodhi Seeds are considered to have the power to ward off evil and bring good fortune, so Muyu Guo Bodhi Seeds are used. Bodhi seed beads are often used as car hangings or house guards. Use. The color of Muyu Guo Bodhi Buddha beads will change from brown to dark when played for a long time, and the luster will also become brighter.
Red Muyu Bodhi
Muyu is an important ritual tool in Buddhism because of the fish. day and night When awake, the fish is carved into wood and tapped to warn people not to be lethargic and to practice Buddhism diligently day and night until they succeed. Therefore, the wooden fish bodhi seed is cherished by Buddhists because of its profound connotation.
4. Mahogany beads
Peach wood has been said to ward off evil spirits in ancient China. The beads made of peach wood are simple and bright. Although they are not expensive, their effects are extraordinary.
5. Olive stone:
Each carved Buddhist bead is soaked in the hard work of the craftsman. For example, the eighteen arhats carved with olive stones have different expressions and lifelike features, which are called art treasures. Each of the bracelets carved from hickory stones is engraved with six or seven Bodhisattvas or Arhats. Their expressions are lifelike, and it would not be so exquisite without any effort. This kind of Buddhist beads are not only art treasures, but also good instruments for spiritual practice. Carrying them with you can also ensure peace and increase happiness and wisdom.
6. Ingot Bodhi seed
is a kind of Xingyue Bodhi seed. It is unprocessed and each grain looks like a small ingot. There are two types: large grains and small grains. When strung together as a bracelet, it is both elegant and unique. , can help practice, ensure peace, and increase happiness and wisdom.
7. Scarab (turtle coat)
is the seed of a woody plant. It is a small particle. Each particle is like a small turtle. It is full of interest. Buddhist beads made from them not only help spiritual practice, but also bring wealth and auspiciousness. metaphor. Turtle robes are very rare and are named after their resemblance to a divine turtle. It can ward off evil spirits and eliminate disasters, make people rich and auspicious, and prolong life. It can be called a rare treasure. Growing in the Ganges River Basin in India, it is a kind of leguminous seed with a sharp outline, hard and flat appearance, very much like the back of a golden tortoise. The locals call it "Gunuo mud", which symbolizes longevity, good fortune and peace. It is most appropriate to give this rosary to an elderly person.
8. Golden cherry seeds
are the seeds of a kind of tree. They are oblong in shape and black in color. Each seed has pits and is hard in texture. Made into Buddhist beads, they are unique.
9. Iron lotus seeds and copper lotus seeds
are tree seeds, oblong in shape, hard in texture, and available in yellow and black colors. Yellow is called copper lotus seed, and black is called iron lotus seed. Made into beads, people like them.
10. Golden Buddha Beads
The Buddha said: The beautiful creatures on earth originate from one grass, two trees and three bodhisattvas. Golden Buddha Grass is a magical object used by ancient Indians to cure diseases and perform sacrifices to exorcise evil spirits. A sacred herb considered the ancestor of Buddhism. Golden Buddha beads are made from the seeds of Golden Buddha grass, guided by Buddhist monks and equipped with six-path sacred wooden beads. They are named "Golden Buddha beads" and are the best auspicious guarantee for people to wear at home and travel.
Chrysanthemum, perennial herb, Asteraceae, aboveground molecule of Inula linariaefolia Tutcz or Inula Japonica Thunb. According to relevant ancient and modern pharmacopoeia records, nature, taste, and function: salty, slightly bitter, and warm. It has certain effects on resolving phlegm, relieving phlegm, clearing away heat and detoxifying, drying dampness, repelling parasites, dispelling evil, uprighting Qi and treating unknown tumors. Grows on the banks of the Ganges River in India, Asia.
11. Peach tree
Peach tree is a rare plant in my country. It has been growing on Mount Emei for many years. Legend has it that when Sun Wukong was making trouble in the Heavenly Palace, the peach core he ate in Pan Taoyuan fell to Mount Emei. Later, local believers took it Made into jewelry and worn on one's body, it can ward off evil spirits and eliminate disasters, and turn misfortune into good luck. It can be called a rare treasure.
12. Chequ
Also called Tridacna (chē qú), it is a type of large marine bivalve distributed in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific. There are only 9 species reported in the world, all living in coral reef environments in tropical waters. Such animals are also found in Hainan, Taiwan, the Paracel Islands and other South China Sea islands in my country. Tridacna is a rare organic gemstone, as white as jade, and is also a sacred object of Buddhism. Tridacna is the largest marine shell, with a diameter of up to 1.8m. The name "Tridacna" began in the Han Dynasty. Because there are radial grooves on the surface of the shell, which look like ancient ruts, it is called "car ditch". Later generations added stone characters next to the canal because it was as hard as stone. Tridacna, pearls, coral, and amber are known as the four organic gemstones in the West. In Chinese Buddhism, they are also revered as one of the seven treasures along with gold, silver, colored glaze, agate, coral, and pearls. They are sacred objects of Buddhism and are used by Tibetan Buddhist monks. If you practice it, it can eliminate disasters, eliminate evil and gather spirits, bring blessings to the site, and protect your descendants. It has the effect of calming and calming the mind, and is a secret treasure in Buddhism.
13. Evil-avoiding wood
Indian Buddhist beads Legend has it that a long time ago, a plague occurred in ancient India. Demons and ghosts were rampant, and the people of India were in panic all day long. Later, Guanyin Bodhisattva showed great compassion and sprinkled water from the bottle of water into a forest. He also taught the Indians to use the trees in the forest to cure the plague and drive away all the demons. Later generations called this tree the evil-avoiding tree. The evil tree is also recorded in the second volume of the Compendium of Materia Medica in my country, page 1961, and can cure many diseases. The evil wood is the rarest and most precious wood in the world, and is known as the king of trees. We introduced the evil-avoiding wood from India, made and processed it into Buddhist beads under the supervision of eminent monks, and have consecrated them for believers and laymen to wear while reciting the Buddha's name to eliminate disasters, protect the body and dispel evil, and benefit everyone's physical and mental health. [Material and Function] Evil-avoiding wood grows in northern India. Guanyin Bodhisattva used to become a monk here to practice medicine and cure diseases for the people. At that time, India was plagued by war and famine for many years, and plagues occurred everywhere. Guanyin Bodhisattva sprinkled the nectar in his hands into the forest, and passed the Guanyin point. The Indians used the vegetation here to cure the plague in India. Later, the Indians called this tree the evil-avoiding tree, which spread throughout India. Wearing Buddhist beads made of this wood can ward off evil spirits and eliminate disasters. The wood to ward off evil spirits is the jujube tree struck by lightning. The lightning-struck jujube tree has been used by Buddhism and Taoism since ancient times as a magic weapon to ward off evil spirits and expel filth. Natural lightning strike jujube wood is very rare and therefore expensive. The surface of jujube wood after lightning strikes is extremely delicate and smooth, and its density is greater than water, so it can sink in water. Buddhist utensils made of this wood have powerful powers to ward off evil and evil. The wooden fish hand beads for consecrating and warding off evil spirits are carefully polished from natural lightning strike jujube wood. The delicate texture of jujube wood is very clear. The surface of the beads is extremely smooth and can have scriptures on them. Long-term wearing can ward off evil spirits, eliminate disasters, and bring good luck.
14. Dragon Subduing Wood——Lucky Beads
Lucky Beads are made from the rarest Dragon Subduing Wood in the primeval forest of Shennongjia. Each bead has a natural longan and a thick stack of copper coins on it. , connects gods and worships Buddha, has the characteristics of attracting wealth, calming down the house, turning evil spirits away, enlightening wisdom and purifying the soul.
15. Golden Thread Bodhi
Big Golden Thread
Golden Thread Bodhi has the highest merit among all kinds of Bodhisattvas. Golden Bodhi is a rare plant with a hard texture and white color. There are stripes of red and lines inside, so it is named Golden Bodhi. It has unique characteristics and charm. The big golden bodhi, also known as the blood bodhi, will be more special when used as a rosary, because its biggest feature is that the more you twist the silk, the redder it becomes.
half gold thread
wishful gold thread
pagoda gold thread
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