{"product_id":"daruma-special-43-cm-chance","title":"Special Daruma 43 cm - Luck - Made in Japan","description":"Daruma, Daruma: I choose a goal and I draw you one eye. When I have achieved it, I will draw you the other one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An extraordinary Daruma for an extraordinary purpose \u003cbr\u003eFollowing tradition, this special Daruma's eyebrows are shaped like cranes and the beard on its cheeks is reminiscent of a turtle's scales. Both animals are symbols of longevity in Japan. In addition to the lucky kanji painted on its chin, it has others on each side of its head that express the success of a goal and the accomplishment of great aspirations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What is it about?\u003cbr\u003e Daruma 達磨, also called wishing figurine, is a Japanese lucky charm. Made with papier-mâché, it is a representation of the monk Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. According to legend, the latter achieved enlightenment after meditating alone in a cave for 9 years, but he lost his arms and legs which had atrophied. Hence the particular shape of Daruma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How to proceed \u003cbr\u003eChoose a goal and draw a first eye to Daruma. When you have achieved it, you will draw the second eye as a sign of gratitude. As a learning experience, you will note how you have achieved your goal: this is a moment of great personal satisfaction. If you do not get what you want, you can then burn your Daruma at the end of the year. This simply means that you will look for other ways to achieve your goal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Spirit of Daruma \u003cbr\u003eThis figurine reminds us that if we are determined and persevering, we will achieve the goal we set for ourselves. In this sense, it is essential that the goal be specific and achievable. It is not a question of buying a Daruma and then waiting for things to happen as if by magic: Daruma motivates us and invites us to strive to succeed. In Japan, any occasion is good to offer a Daruma, especially birthdays and New Year.","brand":"Darumas Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40098702590065,"sku":"KP34","price":261.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/9221\/5099\/files\/darumas-japan-daruma-special-43-cm-chance-fabrique-au-japon-daruma-special-43-cm-chance-fabrique-au-japon-8435131215894-kp34-59255563911510.webp?v=1737075707","url":"https:\/\/www.foudebassin.com\/en-lu\/products\/special-daruma-43-cm-luck","provider":"FOUDEBASSIN.COM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}