Total 108 white sandalwood beads of 6mm diameter each, threaded along brown elastic band, for the total length around 22 inches. 3 red agate partition beads split the total 108 beads into four equal sections, with each section of 27 malachite beads, for the convenience of meditation. Delicately knotted silk tassel, with two sets of 3 prayer counting beads (total 6 prayer counters) attached to the Guru bead. 108 is an important number in Buddhism because one must overcome 108 evils to reach enlightenment.

You may wear the mala as a necklace, or wrap around your wrist as a simple yet stunning decorative wrap-around bracelet!

Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads Malas are also known as the Buddhist rosary, as a tool for repetition of a mantra during meditation. Prayer beads are used to count mantras, as your fingers pass over one prayer bead for each time you recite the mantra, which allow the mind to focus totally on the mantra, thus to achieve enlightenment easier.

By wearing such prayer beads mala necklace, you would be well protected. Definitely an exquisite and valuable handicraft for collector to grab!

Fast and very reliable shipping from California, why wait?