Rare and Precious Sacred Artifact for Warding Off Evil: Limited Edition Taiwan Incense-Cedar Lightning-Struck Wood "Nothing Card"

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However, unfortunately, SF Express does not accept packages containing herbs or powders (they inspect each item and seal the box themselves, making it impossible to conceal). Therefore, if you wish to purchase herbs or powders, shipping via postal service is the only option. Some long-term loyal customers may have noticed an increase in shipping fees. In reality, Taiwan Post has increased its rates across the board. Previously, shipping started at NT$170; now it starts at NT$250. We are actually losing money on shipping, especially with our free shipping promotions for orders above a certain amount. The smallest package from Taiwan to Hong Kong now starts at NT$248. I have the postal receipts, and you are welcome to request to see them if you have any doubts. Thus, the price adjustment was unavoidable. We do not intend to profit from shipping fees; we have long subsidized them and continue to offer free shipping promotions. Furthermore, Pinkoi's handling fees are quite high, and coupled with Taiwan's business tax, our operational pressures are significant. Our sole focus is on providing more natural and higher-quality products. The shipping fee increase was truly a last resort. We hope for your understanding and continued support. ***As this is natural wood, there may be natural patterns or minor imperfections, and occasionally small natural holes. However, these have been selected to not affect the overall design of the "Nothing Card." Please consider carefully before purchasing if you are a perfectionist! Origin: Previously, the "lightning-struck wood" sold in our store was imported. By chance, we recently had the opportunity to find locally produced "heavenly manufactured" lightning-struck wood in Taiwan. We discovered that Taiwanese products are truly on par, whether in terms of wood quality or the residual energy from the lightning strike, and are in no way inferior to imported wood. This batch is made from Taiwan Incense-Cedar. You can faintly smell the delicate aroma of Incense-Cedar when you hold the wood! As only a small piece of wood was available, it is no longer in production once this batch is finished, and finding the same piece again is impossible. Therefore, it is considered limited edition. Even if we find lightning-struck Incense-Cedar wood in the future, it will not be from the same tree! For more information on lightning-struck wood, please scroll to the end. In response to customer feedback that the "Nothing Cards" were too thick and inconvenient to carry (traditional "Nothing Cards" measure 4x6x1cm), we have specifically made these thinner for easier portability. They all come with pre-attached cords. These have all been consecrated by righteous Taoist and Buddhist masters. Dimensions: 4cm, 6cm, 0.5cm About Taiwan Incense-Cedar: On the global ranking of precious aromatic woods, Incense-Cedar ranks between second and third place. Agarwood holds the first position, while Indian Sandalwood (also known as Sandalwood) and Taiwan Incense-Cedar are neck and neck, virtually indistinguishable in quality. As of 2012, the scientific community has defined four species within the Incense-Cedar genus worldwide: the "American Incense-Cedar" found in western North America, the endemic "Taiwan Incense-Cedar," the "Chinese Arborvitae" found in southwestern China, and the "Chinese Arborvitae" found in Vietnam. While all four belong to the Incense-Cedar genus in botanical classification, their wood fragrances differ significantly. Among them, Taiwan Incense-Cedar possesses the most subtle and gentle aroma, with the finest and densest grain and texture, making it the crown jewel of the Incense-Cedar genus. The fragrance of other Incense-Cedars can be somewhat pungent and less pleasing. As Incense-Cedar often grows on rocky cliffs or along clear riverbanks, its natural aura is pure, lending it properties of warding off evil and purifying negative energy. It can soothe nervousness and anxiety, and is suitable for meditation, contemplation, and enhancing spiritual energy, promoting calmness and sleep. There are five types of lightning-struck Incense-Cedar "Nothing Cards": *Blank: No hole drilled, no carvings. Suitable for those who wish to create their own designs. *Guanyin Heart Sutra Nothing Card: The front features Guanyin Bodhisattva and the Sanskrit Heart Sutra. The Heart Sutra begins: "Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, when practicing the profound Prajñāpāramitā, saw the five aggregates as empty and transcended all suffering..." Thus, the Heart Sutra and Guanyin Bodhisattva are inextricably linked and share a deep connection. Guanyin Bodhisattva represents the Bodhicitta and Great Compassion in Buddhism. The back features the full text of the Heart Sutra: "The Heart Sutra is essentially the principle of the universe's operation and the truth of the world." It is often said that reciting, reading, writing, or even wearing the Heart Sutra can expel demons, ward off evil, enhance wisdom, and fulfill all wishes. The reason behind this lies in this principle. Demonic forces in the world are those with the strongest attachments. The original intent of the Heart Sutra is to break attachments. Once attachments are broken, there are no such things as demons. The most difficult concept in the world to understand is emptiness, which requires lifetimes of practice and the fulfillment of conditions to truly comprehend. This is great wisdom. Therefore, frequently reciting the Heart Sutra brings us closer to the frequency of the universe's great wisdom, naturally aiding in the awakening of wisdom. Once emptiness is realized and all afflictions and obstacles are overcome, all suffering can be removed, and naturally, all wishes will be fulfilled. The full name of the Heart Sutra is "Prajñāpāramitā Hṛdaya Sūtra." "Prajñāpāramitā" is Sanskrit. "Prajñā" means wisdom, and "pāramitā" means perfection. Thus, "Prajñāpāramitā" means perfect wisdom. This sutra is called the "Heart Sutra" because it encapsulates the essence of the Buddha's perfect wisdom. With only 260 characters, it is the shortest yet most widely known Mahayana Buddhist sutra. The Heart Sutra expounds the idea of "emptiness." However, emptiness does not negate the existence of all things in the universe; it is not nihilism. It signifies that everything arises from the confluence of various conditions (or causes and conditions); it exists when conditions are met and does not exist when they are not. All things are born of causes and conditions, thus lacking a permanent, unchanging essence. Emptiness also illustrates the relativity of all viewpoints. By comprehending the wisdom of "emptiness," one realizes that both the material and spiritual worlds are impermanent. Everything can change by altering the conditions. It also leads to the understanding that one need not be overly attached to matters. In this way, one can transcend all suffering and difficulties, achieving a state of "mind without hindrance," and attaining absolute peace and happiness. Concurrently, understanding that all things arise from causes and conditions leads to cherishing and utilizing these conditions wisely to achieve the ideals of self-benefit and benefiting others. *Pure Heart Sutra Nothing Card: The full text of the Heart Sutra combined on both sides. *Guan Gong Nothing Card: The front features Guan Gong himself: About Guan Gong: Guan Gong, whose given name was Guan Yu and courtesy name Yun Chang, wielded his Green Dragon Crescent Blade to sweep across armies and rode his Red Hare steed across battlefields, assisting Liu Bei in establishing the Three Kingdoms. Through his legendary heroic life, he is revered by later generations as a divine idol embodying loyalty, trustworthiness, righteousness, and bravery. Guan Yu was renowned for his loyalty, adherence to righteousness, and martial prowess. Feudal rulers throughout history required such exemplary figures to uphold their rule, thus vigorously promoting Guan Gong's character and integrity of loyalty, righteousness, bravery, and martial skill, hoping that more civil and military officials would be as loyal and righteous to their sovereigns and as brave and martial for the state as Guan Yu. From the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the late Qing Dynasty, Guan Yu received increasing imperial endorsements. He was successively elevated from Marquis to King, King to Emperor, and Emperor to Sage, and then to Heaven, receiving endless praise and widespread temple worship. Guan Gong's fame extends far and wide, equaling Confucius, the "Sage of Literature," as the "Twin Sages of Literature and Martial Arts." In Chinese Buddhism, Guan Gong is revered as the Bodhisattva of Garan. The Bodhisattva of Garan, along with the Bodhisattva of Veda, are the two great guardian deities of Buddhist monasteries. The Bodhisattva of Garan is the right guardian, and the Bodhisattva of Veda is the left guardian. In folk belief, he is referred to as the King of Garan or the Thousand-Year Lord of Garan. The back features the Military Wealth God Incantation Seal: As Guan Gong is the God of Military Wealth, this piece can offer you protection and bring wealth simultaneously, achieving two benefits in one. What types of professions are suitable for the Military Wealth God? Those that require physical labor or frequent travel, and rely on hard work to achieve performance, such as sales representatives, those in the tourism industry, military and police personnel, construction and decoration, the automotive industry, street vendors, agriculture, fishery, computer technology, etc. *Puba Vajra Nothing Card: Front: The principal form of Vajra Kīla (Puba Vajra) About Vajra Kīla: The Vajra Kīla tantra was personally proclaimed by our Master Shakyamuni Buddha and has been transmitted to the present day through Padmasambhava. Its practice, in addition to achieving Buddhahood, encompasses the four activities of pacifying, increasing, magnetizing, and subjugating. Specifically, it pacifies obstacles and negative karma; increases wealth and longevity; subjugates and enhances power; and protects practitioners from external obstacles caused by humans and non-humans, internal obstacles of the body, and secret obstacles of physical afflictions. Vajra Kīla has special efficacy. Back: The Vajra Kīla mantra wheel: The center contains the seed syllable, surrounded by the mantra. The addition of the mantra enhances Vajra Kīla's protective effects. According to the Dharma text, practicing the Vajra Kīla deity bestows eight supreme merits: 1. Attainment of auspiciousness and fulfillment of wishes. 2. Great success. 3. Longevity. 4. Abundant wealth. 5. Good relationships, beneficial friends, and affectionate family. 6. Merit in purifying karma and removing obstacles. 7. The power to subjugate obstacles and demonic hordes. 8. The completion of all endeavors without hindrance. *Golden Light Curse Nothing Card: Front: The complete Golden Light Curse. The Golden Light Curse is an innate mantra of the Jade Emperor, possessing immense power. It can enhance children's intelligence, adults can adjust their magnetic field, and it has a strong protective effect by repelling unseen entities. Golden light refers to the "Dao" that gives birth to heaven and earth, and the light emitted by Golden Immortals who have merged with the Dao. The Golden Light Curse can aid in cultivation, expel demonic obstacles, protect the body, ward off evil, and can even be used to modify incantations for cultivating magical artifacts, among other significant applications. It is also essential for summoning and refining through thunderous energy. The Golden Light Curse practice can invoke guardian spirits from the altar to provide protection and serve as a warning in times of danger, ensuring life and safety. Higher-level practices, such as mobilizing guardian spirits, refining magical artifacts in seclusion, and soul-capturing, all require the assistance of the Golden Light Curse. Consecration ceremonies, Feng Shui adjustments, activating dormant talismans, fortune enhancement, and ritualistic duels all necessitate its use. About Lightning-Struck Wood: Lightning-struck wood has a long history as a ritual object in Chinese Taoism and Buddhism. According to folklore in Northeast China, common people widely believe that lightning-struck wood is split by heavenly lightning and is deeply feared by spirits, making it the most potent artifact for warding off evil. The information of spirits being suppressed by thunder and lightning is imprinted on the wood, exerting a powerful deterrent effect on spirits, thus making it a treasured item for protecting residences. Some folk shamans and immortals also fear lightning-struck wood because the spirits attached to them are mostly vengeful souls, wild ghosts, or low-level spirits such as foxes, weasels, and serpents. Common folk also believe that trees felled by lightning possess the power to expel evil. This is because the lightning has already driven away ghosts and demons from the tree, causing other malevolent entities to dare not approach it. Therefore, in the Northeast region, people often thread a piece of lightning-struck wood onto a rope and wear it on a child's wrist or hang it around their neck, believing that this will prevent the child from being "possessed." Nothing Card = Peace without incident.