Where is the lotus bodhi produced? A detailed explanation of the main production areas

Bodhi seeds are objects in Buddhist legend, and among them the lotus bodhi is a higher-grade variety of bodhi, relatively precious, and a hot collectible in the world of cultural playthings. So where is the lotus bodhi produced?

1. Lotus bodhi production areas

Lotus bodhi is generally distributed in subtropical and temperate regions such as Central Asia, West Asia, North America, India, China, and Japan, and its main production area is Nepal. As Buddhism spread into China. The lotus bodhi is a higher-grade variety of bodhi, relatively precious. It resembles a lotus, hence the name.

2. The symbolism of lotus bodhi

During the growth process, because of sunlight exposure and water distribution, the shape of the same tree is divided into two types: one is the short-shaped millstone lotus bodhi, and the other is the tall-shaped pagoda lotus bodhi. The lotus bodhi has hard bone-like texture, beautiful grain, and a shape like a lotus, so it was named lotus bodhi. The lotus bodhi symbolizes purity and freedom from defilement, and represents supreme honor, freshness, peace, complete fortune and wisdom, and the meaning of all being fulfilled. Its symbolic meaning is very obvious. As more and more people seek it, crafts made from this material are becoming scarcer and scarcer, causing prices to rise sharply, and even leading to stock shortages.

3. How to care for it?

1. After soaking it in warm water for 2 hours, use a toothbrush to clean the fruit flesh from the surface of the lotus bodhi, and use a hook needle to clean the grain.

2. If it is a new bodhi and the moisture has not dried completely, let it dry naturally in the shade for about a week.

3. After cleaning it with a toothbrush, brush the surface, and gradually a thin layer of patina will form.

4. At this time the bodhi is already dry, and you can directly handle and rub it with your hands. Keep your palms clean. When rubbing and playing, try to rub the surface and the joints as much as possible. After a month there will be a slight crisp feeling.

5. Keep your hands clean when rubbing and playing. If there is dust, clean it with a toothbrush, try to avoid violent collisions between lotus bodhi seeds, and avoid broken teeth. As the rubbing and playing time changes, the bodhi gradually takes on color and patina, showing a slight red, and the patina will become more and more lustrous.

Lotus bodhi is very precious, and its value on the market is also very high, so everyone should be careful to avoid being cheated.