Traditional Red Daruma 11 cm - Luck

Daruma 達磨 is a Japanese good luck charm. Made from papier-mâché, it represents the monk Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism.

According to legend, he attained enlightenment after meditating alone in a cave for 9 years but lost his arms and legs, which had atrophied. Hence the distinctive shape of Daruma.

How to proceed? Choose a goal and draw the first eye on Daruma. When you achieve it, draw the second eye as a sign of gratitude.

As a learning experience, also note how you reached your goal: it is a moment of great personal satisfaction. If you do not get what you wish for, you can then burn your Daruma at the end of the year: this simply means you will look for other ways to reach your aims.

The spirit of Daruma

Its figurine reminds us that if we are determined and persistent, we will reach the goal we set. In this sense, it is essential to choose a specific and achievable goal.

It is not about buying a Daruma and then waiting for magic to happen: Daruma motivates us and gives us the strength to work hard and strive. For the Japanese, any occasion is good to give a figurine; however, there are very symbolic dates like birthdays or New Year.

Available in 4 sizes (small, medium, large, and special), the red Daruma, which can be used for any type of goal, is the most common. So, what project will you work on?