Tibetan Bodhi Mala Three Pigs Raised Beads Bracelet

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Product Description

This mala is has an amazing shape. The beads are left natural and are about 3.5cm wide.

I have tied the end of the mala with a lucky Chinese knot. The Chinese knot is one of the eight auspicious symbols and that is why this mala is worn for good luck and good health.

Inspiration/Story Behind This Product

The Bodhi seeds have been dried and should not come into contact with water. After wearing the breacelet for a long time the texture will become harder, but the seeds still should not come into contact with water for extended periods of time. This style of bracelet is called a bodhi mala and sometimes called yoga beads. They are worn and used by Buddhists and monks. Malas are strings of beads that are used to count the mantras which are recited. A mantra is a word or series of words chanted to invoke spiritual qualities.

Often Buddhist will recite thousands of mantras at a time. The mala helps not only with counting mantras but also to focus one concentration and awareness. When using the mala you use your fingers, reciting the mantra and visualize the deity. Doing this you are involving the whole body, speech and mind.

Materials Used

bodhi seed, cord

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