【Maitreya Buddha】 Natural Jadeite Pendant / Big-Bellied Buddha Necklace / Ever-Smiling Jade Pendant / Handmade

https://img.zcool.cn/community/01jvetx1we7wdwmlzifbmy3736.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/quality,q_100/format,webp 【Name】: Maitreya Buddha 【Dimensions】: Approx. L 20 × W 15 × T 11mm 【Material】: Natural Jadeite 【Description】: This Maitreya Buddha carving boasts a translucent and lustrous jade texture with a striking hue. The carving is rounded and full, with the Buddha's smiling face radiating joy and auspiciousness. Maitreya Buddha symbolizes happiness, longevity, good fortune, abundance, and health – all qualities deeply cherished by people. https://img.zcool.cn/community/01gdx24gcojbblbtzrxe6t3432.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/quality,q_100/format,webp The symbolism of the Big-Bellied Maitreya Buddha: "With a belly that can hold all that is difficult to hold in the world; with an open smile that laughs at all that is laughable in the world" — this phrase perfectly encapsulates the Maitreya Buddha. He is one of the eight great bodhisattvas in Chinese Mahayana Buddhism, known as the "Big-Bellied Maitreya Buddha" for his ever-smiling face and ample belly. https://img.zcool.cn/community/014h0uyydrzvpitvjqg9xg3332.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/quality,q_100/format,webp Maitreya Buddha serves as an ambassador of Chinese Buddhism, embodying the spirit of tolerance, wisdom, humor, and joy inherent in the Chinese nation. This spirit is precisely what individuals aspire to cultivate in their own lives. https://img.zcool.cn/community/01ee47pu5uuwnk9hh2m55f3938.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/quality,q_100/format,webp The Big-Bellied Maitreya Buddha is also known as the "Great-Bellied Maitreya Buddha." He is a revered figure in Chinese Buddhist temples, typically enshrined at the entrance, just beyond the mountain gate. His benevolent countenance and perpetual smile embody the Buddhist principles of magnanimity and compassion, making him deeply beloved by the masses. People of all ages are uplifted and find a sense of lightheartedness upon encountering him. In some temples, a couplet accompanies his image: "With a belly that can hold all that is difficult to hold in the world; with an open smile that laughs at all that is laughable in the world." This playful yet profound message educates and inspires, bringing a sense of joy to the solemnity of the temple. https://img.zcool.cn/community/01ielksal3aaho8vh84ql93034.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/quality,q_100/format,webp The couplets associated with the Big-Bellied Maitreya Buddha offer profound reflections and philosophical insights into life. They encourage contemplation and offer guidance. Amidst the myriad occurrences of life – its joys and sorrows, its triumphs and tribulations, its fortunes and misfortunes – all are met with a smile. The ability to encompass what others cannot, to endure inner turmoil and the quiet passage of time without striving for fleeting victories, is the path to alleviating prolonged distress. Patience is paramount, and harmony is treasured. Even as worldly affairs shift and change like a game of chess, all endeavors ultimately amount to little. -- A suitable pendant cord is included, approximately 68cm in circumference, with adjustable length. Details: ▼▼ https://img.zcool.cn/community/01iqtojomnopc3rnqohfxh3038.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/quality,q_100/format,webp https://img.zcool.cn/community/01uv7hepbzmxvzchswlaks3935.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/quality,q_100/format,webp https://img.zcool.cn/community/01gompo6yi9mldqn0ikp0f3936.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/quality,q_100/format,webp https://img.zcool.cn/community/01yo1ommapyow2ioltkywv3839.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/quality,q_100/format,webp 【Important Note】: Please carefully review the dimensions in the details! As each piece of jade has its unique size and is a natural material, we are unable to alter its dimensions or color. The item is photographed from multiple angles. Due to the influence of lighting, photography, and display devices, slight color variations and errors may occur. These are not considered misrepresentations or quality issues. https://img.zcool.cn/community/01tqfmf7egtucgvzl8sc5b3037.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/quality,q_100/format,webp https://img.zcool.cn/community/01zynfgknwnjlw9sxpr8ub3931.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/quality,q_100/format,webp 【!!!!】: Jade is a natural material! The presence of black spots, white spots, or internal lines is a normal phenomenon, formed naturally during the gemstone's formation over millions of years. Those with a strong inclination towards perfection should order with caution!!! Thank you for your understanding. https://img.zcool.cn/community/01ovdf9nqvnk9ujjvx5v0j3639.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/quality,q_100/format,webp If you have any questions, please feel free to consult the designer! https://img.zcool.cn/community/01qoqk0q3l34w5dwrcjj8g3135.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 https://img.zcool.cn/community/01yctiqgtelue3dkgcobks3631.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 What is Hetian Jade? Hetian Jade, one of China's "Four Great Jades," traditionally refers specifically to jadeite sourced from the Hetian region of Xinjiang, with its "seed jade" being world-renowned. In a broader sense, Hetian Jade refers to soft jade (true jade). During the unification of China by Qin Shi Huang, Hetian Jade was known as "Kunshan Jade" due to its origin in the Kunlun Mountains. Later, it was called "Yutian Jade" as it was within the territory of the "Yutian Kingdom." It was only in the ninth year of the Guangxu reign (1883) that it was officially named "Hetian Jade" when the Hetian Direct Prefecture was established. Although Hetian Jade is named after Hetian in Xinjiang, it is not a regional concept, nor does it exclusively refer to jade from Xinjiang. Instead, it is the name of a category of products. China classifies all stones with a tremolite content exceeding 98% as Hetian Jade, falling within national standards. Therefore, regardless of its origin – Xinjiang, Qinghai, Liaoning, Russia, Canada, or South Korea – if its primary component is tremolite, it can be called Hetian Jade. Hetian Jade exhibits a rich spectrum of colors, including white, cyan, gray, light to deep green, yellow to brown, and black. Hetian Jade is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact and metasomatism between magnesian marble and intermediate-acid magmatic rocks. It contains an aggregate of minerals such as tremolite, hornblende, and actinolite. Its chemical composition is a hydrated calcium magnesium silicate, with the chemical formula Ca2(Mg,Fe)5[Si8O22](OH)2. Its density ranges from 2.95-3.17, and its Mohs hardness is between 6.0-6.5. The primary structure of Hetian Jade is metamorphic, including felt-like cryptocrystalline metamorphic structure, microfibrous cryptocrystalline metamorphic structure, microfibrous neptunian metamorphic structure, micro-platy cryptocrystalline metamorphic structure, micro-platy metamorphic structure, and micro-radiant (broom-like) metamorphic structure. Less common structures include residual lath structure and replacement coronite structure. While the mineral grains in Hetian Jade exhibit some degree of orientation, it is not pronounced. Occasionally, grains display undulatory extinction and plastic deformation, indicating that the stress intensity during metamorphism was within the elastic limit of the minerals. The main structures of Hetian Jade include massive and platy structures, with massive structures being more common. Jasperite is a type of Hetian Jade, known for its beautiful color and fine texture. It appears as semi-transparent spinach green and includes varieties such as Xinjiang Jasperite, Tuojiang Jasperite, and Russian Jasperite. Xinjiang Jasperite has a delicate feel, Tuojiang Jasperite has a cool and moist feel, and Russian Jasperite is often considered more visually appealing than Xinjiang Jasperite. 【Logistics | Shipping】 【Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Mainland China】: Shipped via SF Express, estimated delivery within approximately 5 days after dispatch. 【Other International Regions】 Default shipping is via International SF Express, with an estimated delivery time of 6-10 days (longer if subject to customs inspection). 《Brand Philosophy》 Jade stones, having traversed millennia and witnessed the ebb and flow of civilizations. With our own hands and wisdom, we polish them, adorn them, imbue them with soul and thought, and bestow upon them personality and style. Every piece of jade should have its story – what tales does it carry from its past, and what hopes does it hold for the future? This, I believe, is the vitality of jade. Regardless of the elements or themes involved, my aim is to be grounded in the present, to record this era, and to narrate its story through my unique artistic language, hoping to resonate with more people.