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Ru Yi From back scratcher to lucky Buddhist scepter
What do you do if your back itches?The Chinese made a wooden arm to solve this problem some 1,700 years ago.It had a lovely name, “accomplish on your own”.
Later it merged with a jade plank which was used by high officials to make notes when they met the emperor.The new one, named ru yi, which mean “everything goes well” in Chinese, represents power.The head, shaped like a glossy mushroom, and patterns of flowers, bats and ancient coins are carved on the handle.
These elements represent goodwill in Chinese traditional culture.Therefore, it is used in Buddhism as a religious application.If you give it to your friends, it means that you wish them good luck.


