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Can I use a Daruma again for another wish after the first one came true?

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It is advisable not to do so. Once the Daruma has achieved its purpose in helping you reach your goal, you can burn it, discard it or keep it as a trinket or reminder of what you have achieved. Good luck charms of any kind often only work once or up to a year.

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What is a Daruma doll?

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A Daruma (aka Dharma) doll, is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. These dolls, though typically red and depicting a bearded man (Dharma), vary greatly in color and design depending on region and artist.

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What kind of paint is sumi paint?

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It's black ink usually used for calligraphy in East Asia. You can find it in solid form (a stick) or liquid (like any bottle of ink).

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It states to fill in the left eye first, but the diagram shows the right eye being filled in. Which is correct?

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The first eye you fill in is the eye on your left, which is Daruma's right eye from his perspective.

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Where can I buy a Daruma doll?

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At a Japanese temple, tourist shop, or most shops that feature Japanese goods.

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Do I have to use sumi paint or will any paint do?

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You may substitute another paint that has the same consistency and properties of sumi paint.

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After I received my Daruma doll as a gift, I waited until I knew what I wanted to write on it. Do I need to wait until January to use it to be more effective?

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No, It doesn't matter. It's better to think about your wish and then do it immediately.

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Can I make a Daruma good luck wish for another person?

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Yes, it may be even more effective that way; however, the other person would have to want the same thing. Your wish would be ineffective if it were for the recipient of the wish to fall in love if the person were instead focusing on self-improvement instead of being in a relationship.

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