{{ variable.name }}
**"Large Intestine Beads"** are a special type of Phoenix Eye Bodhi, named because of its shape resembling **pig large intestine** or **coiling vines**. It is relatively rare in Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads and has both religious significance and unique aesthetic value.
---
**1. What is "Large Intestine Beads" Phoenix Eye Bodhi? **
- **Appearance characteristics**:
- Unlike ordinary round Phoenix Eye, **Large Intestine Beads are curved and spiral**, and the surface still retains the Phoenix Eye pattern.
- Usually composed of **small-sized Phoenix Eye (6-8mm)** connected in series, the whole string presents a naturally coiled shape.
- **Cause of formation**:
- **Natural variation**: A few Phoenix Eye Bodhis form irregular shapes due to environmental factors (such as squeezing and insect infestation) during their growth.
- **Artificial processing**: Some craftsmen polish and shape ordinary Phoenix Eye to make it present a spiral structure.
---
**2. The religious significance of Tibetan 108-bead large intestine beads**
- **The Buddhist symbol of phoenix eye**:
- It represents the "eye of wisdom", which means **seeing through ignorance and awakening to the truth**, and is commonly seen in Tantric practice.
- **The meaning of 108 beads**:
- It symbolizes the elimination of **108 kinds of troubles**, or corresponds to the blessing of **108 Buddhas and Bodhisattvas**.
- **The special nature of large intestine beads**:
- Due to its unique shape, it is considered to have more **"karma transformation"**, and is suitable for **subduing troubles and breaking obsessions**.
---
**3. Classic Tibetan collocation (structural analysis)**
A complete Tibetan phoenix eye large intestine beads rosary usually contains the following parts:
1. **Main beads**: 108 phoenix eye large intestine beads (6-8mm).
2. **Separator beads (matching beads)**:
- Every 27 beads are separated by Tibetan gems such as **red coral, turquoise, and southern red**.
- Or with **silver counters, Dzi beads** and other instruments.
3. **Buddha head (three links)**:
- Usually **gilded copper three links**, symbolizing the Three Treasures of "Buddha, Dharma and Sangha".
- Below are **Vajra, conch shells, disciple beads** and other Tibetan elements.
4. **Counter & clip** (optional):
- Used to record the number of times the sutras are chanted, and the materials are mostly **silver, copper or bone**.
---
**4. Playing and maintenance methods**
- **Initial cleaning**:
- Use **soft brush** to clean the surface impurities and avoid washing with water (easy to crack).
- **Playing with hands**:
- Play with clean hands to avoid excessive sweat that causes blackening.
- Wipe **regularly with **cotton cloth to promote the formation of patina.
- **Long-term maintenance**:
- Occasionally apply **a small amount of ghee or olive oil** (Tibetan traditional maintenance method).
- Avoid moisture and exposure during storage. It can be placed in a **rosary bag or sealed box**.
---
**5. Collection and market value**
- **Rarity**:
- The production of natural large intestine pearl phoenix eye is extremely small, and the **hand-refined version** is more precious.