MALA PRAYER BEADS
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A looong time ago, one of our readers, Anjuli, asked if we could write a post on the proper way of holding and counting Tibetan prayer beads – malas –
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How to Use Mala Beads For Meditation
These lotus seed malas with turquoise spacers are of 108 beads. The lotus flower has great significance in Tibetan Buddhism. Many deities are depicted
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This is an original sandalwood full mala 108 beads in the traditional japa mala strung on an strong elastic string. Length of the mala is about 31
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Rosewood Beads promote healing and improve circulation., Meditation Malas are used for meditation practice to count breaths or mantra repetitions.
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