Lava Bead and Chakra Buddha Mallah Beads

These beautiful mallah beads have been made using special lava stone beads. These unique beads are believed by some to imbue a grounding and stabilizing effect upon the wearer. Their dark, earthy tones are balanced against semi precious stone beads in the seven chakra colours and a decorative metal buddha charm. Mallah or Malas are a type of Buddhist rosary. Usually consisting of 108 beads which is a very auspicious number in Buddhism. The first 100 beads are counted as mantras whilst the remaining eight are dedicated to the sentient beings. Mallah beads are used to aid meditation and prayer with each bead representing a mantra repetition.

Origin: Nepal