As a gift, Buddhist beads have their own unique advantages. Unlike other gifts, Buddhist beads have distinct spiritual and cultural factors. The Buddha is the representative of perfect virtue, and no blessing can surpass that of the Buddha, hence it is called "perfect". Buddhist beads are representatives of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha; the head bead represents the Buddha, the other beads represent the Sangha, and the string that connects the beads represents the Dharma.
Giving elders Buddhist beads signifies wishing them to have the same fortune as the Buddha, and hoping that the Buddha will bless them with increasing virtue. Parents work hard for most of their lives, and inevitably have some illnesses, while still worrying about us, their children, and not wanting to rest. This causes their health to decline day by day. However, Buddhism has always taught people to "have a large belly that can tolerate all things difficult to tolerate in the world; laugh often and laugh at those who deserve to be laughed at in the world." It emphasizes adjusting one's mind kindly, not allowing unhealthy mentalities such as sorrow, inferiority, arrogance, resentment, etc., to control oneself, but rather living and working in a state of confidence, calmness, composure, and joy. This is the true way to psychological health. At the same time, giving parents a string of Buddhist beads helps them to correct their minds and bodies. They can also play with the beads to adjust their spirit, which is very beneficial for health.
Good fortune and peace come from oneself. In the door of the Buddha, there is the saying "whatever you seek, you shall find." This good fortune and peace can be realized, but it is not what we generally understand as relying on the Buddha's protection; rather, it comes from the heart. Because appearances arise from the mind, and circumstances follow the mind. Our body, situation, and the people and events we encounter are all reflections of our mindset or state of mind. If you have an evil heart, you will easily attract evil people; if you have a kind heart, you will easily attract good people. The saying "like attracts like" refers to this principle. Buddhist beads can help us calm our minds and avoid unnecessary troubles. When the mind is calm, naturally all evils cannot invade. Giving friends Buddhist beads signifies letting your friends sense your state of mind, and bringing them good fortune and peace.