Mala making

I have recently discovered the complete joy of making malas. And guess what…it’s really easy! So why make your own mala? You can choose exactly the colour, type and size of beads you wa…

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Mala necklaces consist of 108 beads plus a 109th Guru bead and are used to count the number of times a mantra or breaths are repeated.

DIY Mala Bead Necklace: A mala bead necklace is a a strand of beads, usually 108 in Tibetan Buddhism, used for keeping count when you are meditating and reciting a mantra. I was inspired to make this necklace when my mother was doing yoga in a studio, and said that everyon…

Japa mala necklaces are strands of 108 beads, used for meditation. Learn how to make your own DIY japa mala necklace in this step-by-step photo tutorial.

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How to choose mala beads by their color. This post goes into depth about mala beads meanings by color and some of the most powerful gemstones you can choose to enhance your meditation practice. Let color guide your buddhist prayer bead purchase!

Zen Mala. A mala in the Zen configuration consists of 108 counting beads with four marker beads spaced 7, 21, 87 and 101 places from the guru bead.

Malas are Buddhist prayer beads used for meditation. Traditionally 108 beads are strung and hand knotted in between each bead. A central bead named Guru Bead and a tassel are often added to Malas. These elements, the 108 beads, the marker beads, the Guru bead, and the tassel, all have a symbolic significance explained at the end of this post. Material & Tools Needed • 108 Beads The 8mm Mala shown on this tutorial is made with mostly 8mm beads, the marker beads are a bit larger than the other…