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Daruma Daishi refers to Bodhidharma, the semi-legendary Buddhist monk traditionally credited with bringing Chan (Zen) Buddhism from India to China, from where it later spread to Japan. In Japanese folk tradition he is depicted as the round, legless Daruma doll, symbolizing perseverance and the resolve to rise again after failure, a quality often invoked by merchants and business owners seeking success. The custom of painting in one eye upon setting a goal and the other upon its fulfillment reflects popular belief and cultural practice rather than established doctrine.
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