April 6, 2008
I read a book about Japan recently and found something interesting, the Daruma doll--a symbol of good luck, hope and optimism.
Daruma dolls are a representation of Bodhidharma, the father of Zen in Japan. He is said to have lost the use of his legs after meditating so long. Daruma dolls are weighted at the bottom so no matter how many times you push them over, they bounce right back, like Weebles - symbolizing optimism and the never say die spirit.The doll has a face with a moustache and beard but the eyes are left blank for the owner to paint as a wish is made and when that wish comes true, paint in the other other eye. It is traditional to fill in the right eye first; the left eye is left blank until the wish is fulfilled. Until the wish has been granted, the daruma is displayed in a high location in one's home.
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