Daruma Dolls: Symbols of Perseverance and Good Fortune in Japan Daruma dolls, with their distinctive rounded shape and determined expression, hold a prominent place in Japanese culture. Modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, they have transcended their religious origins to become powerful symbols of perseverance, goal-setting, and good fortune. Symbolism of the Daruma … Continue reading Daruma, TJ & me