Mala Beads & Chupsel: Your sacred companion through every mantra

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Mala Beads & Chupsel: Your sacred companion through every mantra

A mala symbolizes the connection between intention, repetition, and transformation. Our collection features handmade malas crafted by skilled Nepalese artisans from ethically sourced materials, including Rudraksha, gemstones, natural resin, coral, bone, and sacred Bodhicitta beads, suitable for both beginners and seasoned practitioners.

The oldest meditation tool in the world

A mala is a string of 108 beads used in Buddhist, Hindu, and Bon traditions primarily for counting mantra repetitions during meditation. During practice, a practitioner holds a bead with their thumb and forefinger, recites a mantra, and then transitions to the next bead until reaching the guru bead, after which they reverse direction without passing it. This physical act of moving the beads helps ground the body, while the repetition of the mantra focuses the mind. The choice of 108 beads is significant, as it holds sacred meanings in both Buddhist and Hindu numerology; it symbolizes the 108 defilements to be transcended, the 108 volumes of the Tibetan Kangyur, and represents the intersection of time and space in Vedic astronomy. Each complete cycle of the mala thus serves as a full offering in meditation practice.

Variation of Beads Mala:

  • Rudraksha Mala: Sacred beads traditionally used in meditation, known for their calming and protective energy.

  • Lapis Lazuli Mala: Deep blue gemstone symbolizing wisdom, truth, and inner peace.

  • Amber Beads Mala: Natural resin beads bring warmth, healing, and vitality.

  • Coral Beads Mala: Associated with courage, passion, and protection in Buddhist practice.

  • Ethically Sourced Bone Beads Mala: Reminders of impermanence, perfect for advanced meditation.

  • Stone Beads Mala: Various natural stones with unique healing and spiritual properties.

  • Bodhicitta Beads Mala: Crafted to inspire compassion and the awakening of the enlightened mind.

Mala Practice traditions across Buddhist lineages

Mantra japa (recitation): Mantra japa, or recitation, involves using a mala for spiritual practice. Each bead is held between the right thumb and ring finger, ensuring that the index finger, linked to ego, is not used. The mantra is recited once per bead, and upon reaching the guru bead, practitioners reverse direction without crossing it.

Accumulation counting: For those engaging in extensive mantra accumulations, such as ngondro and retreat practitioners, the mala serves as a vital counting tool, often supplemented by a tally counter to monitor progress. 

Sacred adornment: In Tibetan and Nepalese Buddhist traditions, wearing a mala is seen as a symbol of commitment to practice, regarded as a protective talisman that serves as a constant reminder of one's refuge vow and bodhicitta intention.