Omamori, those little talismans from Japanese shrines and temples ... Including the divine protection of the white lion, this amulet becomes an extraordinary source of hope and transformation.

Kyoto is dotted with Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines offering amulets for health, longevity, safety, easy childbirth and other blessings. An amulet warding off an epidemic centuries ago now ...

The evil eye amulet, often depicted as a blue eye or a talisman with an eye motif, is believed to shield the wearer from ...