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What is the meaning of the pearls that are sometimes clasped by Tibetan Dragons?

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There are conflicting theories as to the origin and meaning of the dragon's pearl and they are inevitably linked to the origin of the dragon itself. One theory depicts the dragon as trying to eat or at least claim the sun, represented by the pearl, finding to its consternation that the sun is too hot even for the mythical fire-breather. I hope this answer your query.

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1) Thai buddhism 2) Thai amulets from Lord buddha, his Thai monks, Jatukam, or other gods 3) Thai occult belief 4) Thai sacred charm items 5) Meaning of Thai tattoo, yantra, mantra, etc.

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Twenty years as a learner in Buddhism and collectors of Thai amulets of all inds

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Ph.D. from UWM
Also a serious practitioner of Theravada Buddhism with focusing on meditation. I am still learning even now.

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