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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. These rich, deep red/orange beads produce a mala that is both bold and warm. Red in the Tibetan tradition symbolizes the magnetizing energy of attracting favorable circumstances. Completed with a carnelian guru bead. -
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. -
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 crystal 108-bead malas are strung on strong flexible wire for durability and adorned with luxurious handmade cotton tassels. This mala is made with finely faceted round lead-crystal beads. The first time a sunbeam hits these beads is a moment of pure delight. A rock crystal guru bead completes this mala. 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. Golden lustrous bands of fibrous inclusions create the "cats eye" effect of this captivating stone. In the Tibetan tradition, the color gold is thought to promote prosperity and increase confidence. A Tiger Eye mala is a good choice for Manjushri and Jambhala practices. Finished with a matching guru bead. -
These counters with moveable discs can be attached to your mala and used to record accumulated recitations of mantras. Each set is adorned with a bell and dorje symbolizing the wisdom and skillful means arising from practice. This set is sterling silver, strung on a bright yellow cord and ending with a finely detailed bell and vajra, and multicolored tassels. -
Counters with moveable discs can be attached to your mala and used to record accumulated recitations of mantras. Each set is adorned with a bell and dorje symbolizing the wisdom and skillful means arising from practice. These White Metal counters are strung on yellow cord with bell and dorje. -
Counters with moveable discs can be attached to your mala and used to record accumulated recitations of mantras. Each set is adorned with a bell and dorje symbolizing the wisdom and skillful means arising from practice. These White Metal counters are strung on red cord with bell and dorje and multicolored tassels. -
Counters with moveable discs can be attached to your mala and used to record accumulated recitations of mantras. Each set is adorned with a bell and dorje symbolizing the wisdom and skillful means arising from practice. These Brass counters are strung on red cord with bell and dorje and multicolored tassels. -
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 double dorje design. -
This lovely and delicate mala is intended to be a discreet and beautiful way to wear your mala all day long and serve as a reminder to maintain mindfulness and awareness in daily life. Turquoise with Coral markers, Bali silver spacers, Turquoise central bead and Bali silver caps. -
This lovely and delicate mala is intended to be a discreet and beautiful way to wear your mala all day long and serve as a reminder to maintain mindfulness and awareness in daily life. Red Aventurine with Natural Mother of Pearl markers, Bali silver spacers, Natural Mother of Pearl central bead and Bali silver caps. -
This lovely and delicate mala is intended to be a discreet and beautiful way to wear your mala all day long and serve as a reminder to maintain mindfulness and awareness in daily life. Rose Quartz with Rhodonite markers, Bali silver spacers, Rhodonite central bead and Bali silver caps.
