"Eighteen seeds" is a very meaningful concept in traditional culture, especially in Taoism, Buddhism, and folk beliefs. Generally speaking, "eighteen seeds" refers to bracelets or prayer beads made of eighteen seeds or fruit cores, and each seed represents a symbol of protection, wisdom, or practice.
In Buddhism, eighteen seeds often correspond to the eighteen arhats, symbolizing the arhats' guardians, blessing the wearer with peace and wisdom. In Taoism, the number eighteen also has a special meaning. Taoism pays attention to the nature of heaven and earth, yin and yang, and the five elements. Eighteen can be regarded as the harmonious number of "nine yangs and nine yins", symbolizing the harmony of heaven and earth, yin and yang, and happiness and longevity.
