expression, noun
Cintamani stone; wish-fulfilling jewel
A mythical jewel in Buddhism said to grant wishes and remove suffering. Often depicted in Buddhist art and scripture.
観音様は宝珠の玉を持っている姿で描かれることが多い。
Kannon is often depicted holding a wish-fulfilling jewel.
A synonymous term also meaning 'wish-fulfilling jewel'; 宝珠の玉 is a more descriptive phrase using 玉 (ball/jewel).
From 宝珠 (ほうじゅ, 'treasure jewel') + の (possessive particle) + 玉 (たま, 'ball/jewel'). The term refers to the Cintamani, a legendary jewel in Buddhist tradition.