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Tenju dzi beads

Tenju dzi beads are said to be the origin of talismans passed down from about 2,500 years ago in Tibet.
It is said that monks would don Tenju dzi beads, worshipping them as "divine stones" that can enhance one's spiritual powers and in Tibet people would pass the beads down from generation to generation as family treasure.
It is said that there are several million to trillion of these dzi beads that have been passed down from ancient times.
Today, there are Tenju dzi beads created using ancient methods that are relatively more affordable and these are becoming widely popular.

A Tenju dzi bead is an agate stone with designs drawn onto it using a special chemical and fired at a high temperature. Each one of the design signifies good luck or warding off of evil spirits.

In recent times, there are other types of Tenju dzi bead, such as the "shintenju" where the agate is fired without any design or "rotenju" with matte finish and an old sense of luxury, that are inexpensive and easier to wear.

Tenju dzi beads

Yakushiju （the healing Buddha dzi bead)

Said to extinguish all kinds of diseases, provide longevity and lead to spiritual peace.

Renshi Hobo

Nurtures wisdom and helps one pass an entrance or qualification examination. Also said to help one achieve fame and popularity, leading one to success in life.

Sotenchi (double heaven and earth)

The supreme of the tenchi Tenju dzi beads; said to bring impermanent happiness and benefits.

Sanshokusenju (tri-colored and lined bead)

Said to have the power to help one surpass others, lead one to fame and business success, and improve one's fortunes.

Ryujintenju (dragon god Tenju dzi bead)

The dragon is the symbol of Chinese emperors; it provides good Feng Shui and good luck, various prosperities, power and authority, as well as abundance of wealth. With this bead one can gain the power and wealth like an emperor. The dragon also symbolizes the dragon vein in Feng Shui. This bead can keep various fortunes continuing to prosper significantly.

Benzaitentenju (Sarasvati (god of wealth, music eloquence and water) Tenju dzi bead)

Summons money fortune, increases economic fortune, brings good luck, provides soaring money and economic fortune and improves ability to accomplish. This bead can bring good luck and fortune.

Hakujatenju (white snake Tenju dzi bead)

The white snake is the incarnation of Sarasvati and it brings wealth, success and luck with gemstone/precious metals. It brings prosperity of wealth to its bearer. The white snake is also believed to protect one's treasure and assets, blessing one with luck when it comes to acquiring gemstones and precious metals.

Daikokuten-benzaiten-tenju (Daikokuten (god of wealth) and Sarasvati Tenju dzi bead)

Benzaitan (Sarasvati): summons money fortune, increase economic fortune, brings good luck, improves accomplishments.
Daikokuten: good harvest, purifies the kitchen of evil spirits, ensures constant provision of food.