“Namu Amida Butsu,” Path to “Calm Abiding” “Insight,” Satori; Handmade Medal/Prayer Wheel

A handmade medal/pendant/prayer wheel of the Buddhist chant “Namu Amida Butsu” (I take refuge in the Buddha of Infinite Light), to be used as an aid in meditation. It can be worn, carried, or held and has 10 “knots” to help in counting. I design, carve, and cast the medals myself (see last 2 photos for part of the process). Each medal comes on a jump ring, so it can be attached to any chain you have. It also comes with a split ring (see packaging photo) so it can be put on a key chain. The piece comes in a jewelry pouch with a history card that that states: "This handmade medal/prayer wheel is meant as a device to aid in repeating the Buddhist chant 'Namu amida butsu' (I take refuge in the Buddha of Infinite Light/Wisdom and Life/Compassion). On each side is a tiny image of one of the great practitioners (Honen and Shinran) of the nembutsu or nianfo (terms used to refer to the practice). Before delving into complex issues of how and why to chant, it is best to establish a simple practi