Daruma

Make a Wish!

The Daruma doll, also known as a Dharma doll, is a hollow, round, Japanese doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. These dolls, though typically red and depicting a bearded man (Dharma), vary greatly in color and design depending on region and artist. Though considered an omocha, meaning toy, Daruma has a design that is rich in symbolism and is regarded more as a talisman of good luck to the Japanese. Daruma dolls are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck, making them a popular gift of encouragement. The doll has also been commercialized by many Buddhist temples to use alongside goal setting.

When you ask a wish have to paint the right eye and when the wish is done you paint it the left eye.

En español

Los muñecos Daruma son figuras votivas sin brazos ni piernas y representan a Bodhidharma (Daruma en japonés), el fundador y primer patriarca del Zen.

Dice la leyenda que el maestro Daruma perdió los brazos y las piernas de estar tantos años escondido en una cueva meditando y sin utilizarlos.

Los colores típicos son rojo, amarillo, verde y blanco. El muñeco tiene una cara con bigote y barba pero sus ojos son blancos del todo. Utilizando tinta negra, se les pinta una pupila redonda en uno de ellos (normalmente el derecho) y se pide ua deseo; cuando el deseo se cumple se pinta el otro ojo (normalmente el izquierdo).

Example of a color daruma





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