
Hasi is just too curious. She places her palms into the hands of the saleswoman and closes her eyes.
"You can now choose one of the Murano Ushnishas. Take a deep breath, open your eyes, and slowly walk up and down the aisles, choosing the sculpture that speaks to you the most."
Following the instructions, Hasi opens her eyes. The saleswoman has disappeared.
Ushnisha? What could that be? Let`s check online. Hasi takes out her phone. On the screen, it reads:
"An Ushnisha is a cranial bump commonly found on Buddha statues growing out of their crown chakra. It's not a bun of hair, but a body part indicating the expanded perception of the Enlightened One."
Hasi sighs in relief. Hair buns are so not in style right now - that would have been a big No-Go.
Expanded perception - that's something Hasi - as an unwavering hunter for new experiences - is up for,
She walks along the shelves. The glass structures emit a sound... a mix of murmurs and tones resembling a blend of whale song and glass harmonica sounds. Suddenly, Hasi hears her name. She follows the sound to a shelf at the back of the store. Hasi instantly knows: this Ushnisha is hers.
It's nearly round. The crystal-clear body is streaked with ultramarine blue clouds. In the middle, there's a small, unfolded pocket mirror. Hasi reaches out and grabs the thing...
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