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Buddhist Necklace, Mala Bead Necklace and Prayer Necklace

Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads, or mala beads, are used to count mantra recitations, for meditation, yoga, prayer & reflection.
We design & craft a selection of 108 malas with genuine semi-precious healing beads neatly finished with end beads or, if you prefer, we make a selection of tassel necklace finished with a hand made tassel.
Traditionally used for chanting mantra these long malas can be “worn” around the neck or wrapped around the wrist.

Why 108 Beads?

Our mala necklace have 108 beads; in Buddhism 108 is an auspicious number as there are said to be 108 impure thoughts or defilements (known as kleshas).
Also, after chanting 100 mantras 8 extra mantras are chanted to allow for any that were chanted when concentration lapsed. The guru bead (the larger 3 holed bead) is not counted.
Tibetan prayer beads often have counter beads at 27 bead intervals to aid the mantra counting process (this is why some of our mala necklaces have 111 beads … 108 beads + 3 counter beads = 111 beads)

The 3 end beads is our signature style mala, we were inspired to use these numbers symbolically from the Buddha’s teachings – the 3 Jewels & the 6 Perfections.
108 mala featuring a choice of knots ~ an adjustable slide knot or a traditional tibetan snake knot… more

Hand crafted tassel necklace mala; we hand make our tassels using 100% natural cotton or pure silk ~ available in a range of beautiful colours.
Mala beads are used to count mantra recitations, for meditation, yoga, prayer & reflection. 108 beads with contrasting counter beads… more

Knotted Longevity Malas ~ the thread is knotted between each bead providing extra strength and longevity.
As each knot is tied the multiplying mantra OM RUCHIRA MANI PRAVARTAYA HUM is chanted, infusing the mala & the knots with 108 mantras… more

Feather Mala with hand crafted feather tassel made from 100% natural cotton.
A feather represents protection, strength, wisdom, honor, trust & freedom.
It is a symbol of spiritual evolution, ascension & communication with Spirit… more