clear quartz Bracelet × Traditional Chinese Wisdom of "A Pure Heart Like Snow"

[Cultural Origin]

White obsidian is as bright as fresh snow, subtly corresponding to the aesthetic pinnacle of "white simplicity without fault" from the I Ching. The purity of this volcanic glass aligns with:

 • The natural beauty of "a great jade uncarved" from the Book of Rites.

 • The philosophical view of "simplicity, and nothing in the world can compete with its beauty" from Zhuangzi.

The Shuowen Jiezi notes:

"White, the color of the west."

Characteristics of this stone:

 • Its color is like "the reeds are lush" (Book of Songs: Qin Wind).

 • Its luster resembles "the bright heavens above" (Book of Documents: The Canon of Yao).

[Essence of the Five Elements]

 • Color: Metal: Corresponding to the west, it signifies righteousness and purity.

 • Form: Simple: The undecorated bead body aligns with the Analects of Confucius concept of "after painting comes simplicity."

[Artisan Design]

1. Bead Inscriptions:

 ◦ Engraved with the seal script "white simplicity" (I Ching: Hexagram 22).

 ◦ Special edition carved with the Tao Te Ching phrase "manifest simplicity, embrace plainness."

 ◦ Limited edition chiseled with "cloud patterns" (from the ancient system in the Rites of Zhou).

2. Accent Accessories:

 ◦ Silver "as you wish" clasp.

 ◦ Hetian jade "peace" spacer beads.

 ◦ Ice silkworm silk tassel (taking the imagery of "pure as ice and clean as jade").

[Three Major Cultivation Scenarios]

 • Morning Reflection:

 ◦ Wear and recite the "Contentment and Aspiration" chapter from The Root of Vegetable Camp.

 ◦ The white light enhances the introspective skill of "clarity within oneself."

 • Calligraphy Practice:

 ◦ Play with the beads in the left hand to align with the "upright heart and harmonious energy" from Treatise on Calligraphy.

 ◦ The coolness of the stone lowers the "restless and hasty" energy.

 • Zen Meditation:

 ◦ Place on the desk to correspond with the "originally there is not a single thing" from the Platform Sutra.

 ◦ Aids in achieving the true nature of "neither thinking of good nor evil."

[Symbolism]

 • For Seekers of the Way:

"In an empty room, white light is born, in accordance with 'look at the empty space' from Zhuangzi."

 • For Those in Governance:

"Plain silk as a ribbon, corresponding to 'the king's words are like silk' from the Book of Rites."

 • For Literati:

"A pure jade without flaws, obtaining 'adorned with fine琼hua' from the Book of Songs."