DZi beads have been around for 1300 years, passed down through 30 or 40 generations. Worn by monks constantly reciting chants and investing objects with spiritual power, the beads 'own powers would have naturally increased so that they are able to protect their wearers. "
一千三百年來，歷經三、四十代的有德高僧代代相傳，天天誦經加持，自然佛性具足，可以護持配戴者」，一位天珠收藏家在區別老天珠和新天珠的「功力」差異時如此強調。