Mala Beads & Buddhist Prayer Beads

The Significance of Mala, Prayer, and Buddhist Beads

Mala Beads, also known as buddhist prayer beads or meditation beads, are a string of sacred beads used for spiritual practices, such as chanting mantra, meditating, practicing mindfulness and praying. People use a mala for chanting and counting mantras, as it helps them keep track of repetitions and maintain focus.

The word Mala originates from Sanskrit and translates as “garland”. In Tibetan, a mala is known as threngwa.
People also refer to them as Japa mala, japa is a Sanskrit word and translates as “repeat internally”. Japa is a spiritual practice involving the repetition of a mantra to help focus the mind and cultivate positive qualities.

Cherished by those seeking enlightenment and tranquility, Buddhist prayer beads have a rich history and serve as timeless symbols of spiritual awakening. These spiritual beads carry the wisdom of the ages and reflect the richness of ancient traditions.

Why 108 Beads in a Mala? Tibetan Buddhism considers 108 a sacred number, with 108 volumes of sacred texts. These texts are called Sutras in Sanskrit, or Kangyur in Tibetan, and they contain teachings directly from the Buddha.
108 is a sacred number; the Buddha taught about 108 impure thoughts (also known as afflictions or defilements). In addition, after chanting 100 mantras, the person recites eight additional mantras to compensate for any lapses in concentration during the chanting.

We design and hand-craft Buddhist prayer beads to an exact and high standard; creating exquisite and original 108 mala and wrist mala bracelets with 18, 21 & 27 beads.
We craft traditional mala beads with great attention to detail using A grade & AA grade gemstones, then cleanse & bless the beads before shipping worldwide from UK.