Kalpavriksha trees were believed to have once held the ability to grant wishes. The Cintamani stone of Hindu-Buddhist origin is considered to parallel the Philosopher's Stone of western alchemy and also thought to be capable of fulfilling any wishes. See also Children's Wish Foundation Kids Wish Network Make-A-Wish Foundation Three wishes joke Wishful thinking Wish Upon William's Wish Wellingtons Stamping (custom) References Superstitions Recurrent elements in fairy tales