This is #Daruma, a Japanese doll based on the image of an ancient monk who supposedly meditated for so long that his legs fell off. Daruma has become an emblem of #resilience, #tenacity, and getting things done. No matter how many times you push Daruma over, he rights himself. He endures many setbacks, but he cannot be vanquished.
When you see an image of Daruma, remember: you are #free, you are stronger than you think, and you cannot be pushed around by bullies and #tyrants.
Happy (and hopefully safe) #NoKings Day.
Daruma for the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Horse
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Takasaki, #Japan
A pile of daruma dolls burns during the annual ceremony at Shorinzan Darumaji Temple. The traditional lucky charm dolls are symbolically returned to the flames once wishes have been fulfilled.
Photograph: Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images
#Bodhidharma (jap. #Daruma), a semi-legendary figure, symbolizes a pivotal shift in #EastAsian #Buddhism — emphasizing direct meditative insight over ritual and scholasticism. His legacy critiques institutionalization and highlights the transformative power of experiential realization in the #Chán / #Zen tradition. Read more about his impact on the evolution of Buddhist thought and practice here:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-06-28-bodhidharma/
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