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Mala Bead Necklace

Mala Beads - Various Choices

$55.00 - $55.00
$55.00
$55.00 - $55.00
$55.00

108 bead Mala Bead Necklace in various materials like Ocean Jasper, Howlite and Black Lava Stone.

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MALA BEADS

A Tool for Focus, Intention and Mindfulness

✦ ABOUT MALA BEADS ✦

WHAT THEY ARE: A strand of beads, traditionally 108 plus one larger “guru” bead and a tassel, used to count repetitions during meditation or prayer

NAME: “Mala” is a Sanskrit word meaning “garland”

ORIGIN: Used for thousands of years in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, where they are also known as japa malas

COMMON MATERIALS: Rudraksha seeds, sandalwood, tulsi (holy basil) wood, bodhi seeds, bone, and many different gemstones

SIZES: The traditional mala has 108 beads. Smaller versions of 54, 27 or 21 beads are popular and are often worn as bracelets.

★ DID YOU KNOW? ★

  • Many faiths use prayer beads. Examples include the Catholic rosary and the Islamic tasbih or misbaha, so counting beads while praying is one of the most widespread spiritual practices in the world.
  • The number 108 is considered sacred in both Hinduism and Buddhism. Traditions offer several explanations for why, so there is no single agreed answer.

■ HOW TO USE A MALA ■

  • Sit comfortably, take a few slow breaths and set an intention or choose a mantra, affirmation or simple phrase
  • Hold the mala in your hand and begin at the bead next to the guru bead
  • Move one bead at a time between your thumb and middle finger, repeating your mantra or counting a breath with each bead. In many traditions the index finger is avoided.
  • When you reach the guru bead, one full round of 108 is complete. Traditionally you do not pass over it. Turn the mala around and continue in the opposite direction if you wish to keep going.
  • Finish with a moment of stillness or gratitude

■ WHY PEOPLE USE THEM ■

  • To keep count without having to track numbers in the mind
  • To give the hands something to do, which helps some people stay focused during meditation
  • To support a daily routine of mindfulness, prayer or reflection
  • To act as a physical reminder of an intention or goal
  • To wear as a meaningful piece of jewellery, often with stones chosen for their traditional associations

Mala beads are a sacred tool in several spiritual traditions. Associations given to particular stones are drawn from widely published crystal healing literature, have not been scientifically verified, and are not intended to be used for medical treatment, advice or diagnosis.