Tibetan Mala Prayer Bead Necklace with Gold
Description
In Buddhist tradition, prayer beads known as "malas" play a significant role in meditation, aimed at dispelling evil and achieving inner peace. These beads are often worn around the left wrist or neck, and during meditation, the practitioner repeats a specific mantra while counting the beads. Tassels at the end of each strand typically include extra beads for tracking tens and hundreds of recitations. A true mala comprises precisely 108 beads, a number considered auspicious as it is a multiple of 9 and 12, symbolizing the 9 planets and the 12 houses of the zodiac.
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Strand Length: 40 inches (including string/raffia).
Bead Size: 10-11mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison.
149906
Approximate Age: 21st Century
People: Tibetan
Country of Origin: Tibet, Nepal