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Hand malas (or "pocket malas") consist of 27 beads, one-quarter of a full sized mala. Finished with a handmade cotton tassel or a woven knot. Lotus seed makes a durable and attractive mala that has been used for centuries as a practice support. Light lotus seed is a pale beige with black speckles, a pattern called "moon and stars" in East Asia. -
This lovely and delicate mala is intended to be a discreet and beautiful way to wear your mala all day long. The bead count is 27 so that four rounds equal a full 108-bead mala cycle. Black Onyx with Turquoise markers, Coral rondelles and a Turquoise central bead with sterling silver caps. -
A single counter can be attached to your mala and moved to record 10,000 accumulations of a mantra. This pair is a 10K moveable clip-on counter with a wheel design. -
Hand malas (or "pocket malas") consist of 27 beads, one-quarter of a full sized mala. Finished with a handmade cotton tassel. Derived from the ancient city of Benares, these malas retain their lovely sandalwood fragrance for years. When the Buddhist teachings flourished in India, meditators retreated to the cool sandalwood groves during the heat of the summer. Finished with a sandalwood guru bead and a deep red tassel. -
The first prayer beads (“Sanskrit: mala, meaning “garland”) grew out of the Vedic tradition in India and were the prototype for prayer beads in later world cultures. (For more information on history and meaning, see our About Malas section.) Lotus seed makes a durable mala that has been used for centuries as a practice support. Light lotus seed is a pale beige with black specles, a pattern called "moon and stars" in Asia. This imported mala is finished with a red or maroon endless knot. Marker beads may be special ordered for an additional $8.00 to $10.00 depending on the number added to the mala. Placement of markers can be arranged according to one’s meditation tradition. Please contact us for more details. -
The first prayer beads (“Sanskrit: mala, meaning “garland”) grew out of the Vedic tradition in India and were the prototype for prayer beads in later world cultures. (For more information on history and meaning, see our About Malas section.) Our stone 108-bead malas are strung on strong flexible wire for durability and adorned with luxurious handmade cotton tassels. In many cultures throughout the ages, jade has been associated with sacredness and treasured for it's beauty. These stones are color enhanced and the mala is finished with a carnelian guru bead. For un-dyed jade availability and price, inquire through our custom mala form. Marker beads may be special ordered for an additional $8.00 to $10.00 depending on the number added to the mala. Placement of markers can be arranged according to one’s meditation tradition. Please contact us for more details. -
Hand malas (or "pocket malas") consist of 27 beads, one-quarter of a full sized mala. Finished with a handmade cotton tassel. These beautiful clear crystal beads are connected with the clarity and purity of wisdom and pacifying energy. A crystal is a symbolic attribute of the Boddhisattva Chenrezig. Finished with a matching guru bead. -
The first prayer beads (“Sanskrit: mala, meaning “garland”) grew out of the Vedic tradition in India and were the prototype for prayer beads in later world cultures. (For more information on history and meaning, see our About Malas section.) Our stone 108-bead malas are strung on strong flexible wire for durability and adorned with luxurious handmade cotton tassels. This stone is a delicate light green and is connected to energies of peacefulness and healing. The mala is completed with an aventurine guru bead. Marker beads may be special ordered for an additional $8.00 to $10.00 depending on the number added to the mala. Placement of markers can be arranged according to one’s meditation tradition. Please contact us for more details. -
The first prayer beads (“Sanskrit: mala, meaning “garland”) grew out of the Vedic tradition in India and were the prototype for prayer beads in later world cultures. (For more information on history and meaning, see our About Malas section.) Our wood and seed malas are strung either on woven nylon cord with decorative knots, or on flexible wire with cotton tassels. Derived from the ancient city of Benares, these malas retain for years their lovely sandalwood fragrance. When the Buddhist teachings flourished in India, meditators retreated to the cool sandalwood groves during the heat of the summer. Finished with a sandalwood guru bead and red tassel. Marker beads may be special ordered for an additional $8.00 to $10.00 depending on the number added to the mala. Placement of markers can be arranged according to one’s meditation tradition. Please contact us for more details. -
The first prayer beads (“Sanskrit: mala, meaning “garland”) grew out of the Vedic tradition in India and were the prototype for prayer beads in later world cultures. (For more information on history and meaning, see our About Malas section.) Our stone 108-bead malas are strung on strong flexible wire for durability and adorned with luxurious handmade cotton tassels. Natural mother of pearl is a glowing variegated creamy beige shell. This mala is both earthy and luminous. Finished with a rock crystal guru bead. Marker beads may be special ordered for an additional $8.00 to $10.00 depending on the number added to the mala. Placement of markers can be arranged according to one’s meditation tradition. Please contact us for more details. -
The first prayer beads (“Sanskrit: mala, meaning “garland”) grew out of the Vedic tradition in India and were the prototype for prayer beads in later world cultures. (For more information on history and meaning, see our About Malas section.) Our stone 108-bead malas are strung on strong flexible wire for durability and adorned with luxurious handmade cotton tassels. Blue Lace Agate is a finely patterned stone of white and varying shades of light blue. Tones of soft white and cool blue give this mala a subtle, quiet beauty. The mala is finished with a rock crystal guru bead. Marker beads may be special ordered for an additional $8.00 to $10.00 depending on the number added to the mala. Placement of markers can be arranged according to one’s meditation tradition. Please contact us for more details.
