Share the joy A Japa mala or mala (meaning garland) is a set of beads commonly used by Hindus and Buddhists, usually made from 108 beads, though other numbers, usually divisible by 9, are also used. Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of
A Japa mala or mala (meaning garland) is a set of beads commonly used by Hindus and Buddhists, usually made from 108 beads, though other numbers, usually divisible by 9, are also used. Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity. This practice is known in Sanskrit as japa. Malas are typically made with 19, 21, 27, 54 or 108 beads.
In Tibetan Buddhism, traditionally malas of 108 beads are used. Some practitioners use malas of 21 or 28 beads for doing prostrations. Doing one 108-bead mala counts as 100 mantra recitations, the extra repetitions done to amend any mistakes in pronunciation or other faults of recitation.
Malas are mainly used to count mantras. These mantras can be recited for different purposes linked to working with mind. The material used to make the beads can vary according to the purpose of the mantras used. Some beads can be used for all purposes and all kinds of mantras.
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Better than I thought I give this 5 stars because I am not allowed to give it 6. first of all the beads are black I thought for some reason they would be dark green ….the picture I guess. They are heavier than I thought they would be. feels durable and the weight makes it sit well around my neck. a solid well made product.
View CommentVolcano Stone Beads Buddhist Prayer Mala Necklace The beads are beautiful, and a great value. I was hoping for beads that I could wind around my wrist, but these are a little big and the string does not stretch to accommodate my wrist. I would recommend them for the look alone, and I hang mine around my house as decoration and easy access for meditation.
View CommentBeautiful I ordered four different 108 bead malas.
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