{"product_id":"buddhist-meditation-beads","title":"Buddhist Meditation Beads | Handcrafted Rosewood Prayer Mala","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Tibetan Rosewood Mala | Wooden Prayer Beads for Mantra Recitation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: 46.5cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 0.11kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: Rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Our Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Buddhist Meditation Beads Mala is crafted from rosewood, measuring 46.5cm in length and weighing 0.11 kg. Featuring a traditional Tibetan Buddhist prayer bead design, this handcrafted mala displays a series of rounded wooden beads with natural reddish-brown and dark brown tones. The smooth wooden surfaces, subtle grain patterns, and larger central guru bead reflect the simplicity of traditional Himalayan prayer malas. A red cord with small decorative ends extends below the guru bead, completing its traditional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Rosewood Buddhist Prayer Mala features a continuous arrangement of closely spaced wooden beads, each displaying natural variations in color, shape, and texture. The beads have gently rounded forms with darker grooves that emphasize their individual shapes. A larger polished guru bead sits at the lower center, accompanied by a small wooden connector and a red hanging cord. The contrasting shades of brown throughout the mala highlight the natural appearance of rosewood, while its elongated design makes it suitable for holding and counting during meditation and mantra recitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tibetan Buddhism, prayer malas are traditionally used to count mantra recitations, prayers, and devotional repetitions while cultivating mindfulness, compassion, and spiritual concentration. A mala commonly contains 108 beads, symbolizing the practice of overcoming mental afflictions and progressing toward enlightenment. Rosewood prayer beads are appreciated for their natural appearance and connection to traditional Buddhist meditation practices. This wooden prayer mala is suitable for daily mantra recitation, Buddhist prayers, mindfulness meditation, personal spiritual practice, and devotional altar placement. It also makes a thoughtful spiritual gift for Buddhist practitioners and meditation enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-3 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction of Mala\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mala is a string of beads used in various Tibetan and Vajrayana Buddhist practices. It typically features 108 beads, though shorter versions exist. Malas are used for counting mantras or prayers during meditation, serving as a tactile aid to track repetitions. Each complete rotation of the mala while reciting a mantra is equivalent to chanting 108 mantras. Additionally, some malas incorporate a guru bead at the beginning, which acts as a kind of \"safety zone\" to prevent errors when reversing direction after completing a cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalas are valuable tools for mindful meditation and mantra recitation, helping practitioners maintain a steady rhythm and focus throughout their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView More from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/evamratna.com\/collections\/buddhist-mala-beads\" title=\"Mala Beads Collection\"\u003eOur \u003cspan\u003eMala Beads Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ESA","offers":[{"title":"46.5cm","offer_id":48856027365630,"sku":"28013ESAMala","price":522.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7214\/2590\/files\/download_c40d2fcb-b6d9-435a-b9e6-c17954d58828.jpg?v=1788419373","url":"https:\/\/evamratna.com\/products\/buddhist-meditation-beads","provider":"Evamratna","version":"1.0","type":"link"}