MALAS & BEADS

Malas are primarily used within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition to count the number of mantras that are recited during practice. Large malas, traditionally made of 108 beads or in some traditions 111, can be worn around the neck or left wrist. Hand malas, made up of usually 27, 21 or 18 beads, can be worn around the left wrist. When counting, the mala is held in the left hand and one of the beads immediately next to the guru bead is used to register the first mantra. Whilst primarily a means for keeping track of counting, many people believe that the energy of accummulated mantras is stored in the mala - one of many reasons malas are cherished by those who use them. Bodhiseed malas are considered appropriate for counting all kinds of mantras, prayers, prostrations and circumambulations. Other types or colours of beads are often chosen because of their association with a particular deity or form of practice. Crystal or conch shell beads are particularly appropriate for prayers linked with Chenrezig; sandalwood is valued for pacifying; bone can be used for wrathful practices. Tibetans also prize malas made of coral, lapis, turquoise and carnelian; these beads are also often added to malas. Dzi stones are the most cherished of all beads. We stock a wide range of both 108-bead and hand malas, together with a selection of counters and spacers. We also stock spare guru beads. And in case the unthinkable happens, we send a length of spare thread with each mala ordered!

		dZi beads         Sold! To view our fantastic selection of dZi please visit our 'Dzi Beads' section to the left of this page.

		ANTIQUE CORAL BEADS - set of 3 (ref..MB07)  Click Here    £ 300.00   These beads have been sold! To view more antique coral beads click on the 'Coral Beads' button to the left of this page

		FINEST SILK BROCADE MALA BAG  Click Here        Fine drawstring brocade mala bag. Keep your mala protected when not in use. Available in 3 different silk fabrics: Option 1 - Purple Flowers Option 2 - Red Flowers Option 3 - Turquoise Lotus Colours Purple Flowers + £ 8.00 Red Flowers + £ 8.00 Turquoise Lotus + £ 8.00

		SILK BROCADE MALA BAG  Click Here    £ 4.00   Beautiful silk brocade mala bag. A larger bag than others on the market. Tailored for all sizes of mala. Length approx - 7 inches Width approx - 4.5 inches

		BROCADE MALA BAG      £ 3.00   Drawstring brocade mala bag. Will fit most standard size malas. Mixed colours

		ANTIQUE IVORY & CONCH MALA  Click Here    £ 550.00   This is a beautiful used ivory mala. 108 beads in total. This mala also includes turquoise, natural red coral, conch and bone beads. There is also a set of old silver counters with a Tibetan cloud design. A fantastic mala ideal for wrathful practices or a special collector's item. Ivory Beads approx 5mm

		ANTIQUE IVORY MALA FROM TIBET  Click Here    £ 550.00   Special Item! This is a beautiful used ivory mala. 108 beads in total. This mala also includes turquoise, natural red coral, conch and bone beads. There is also a set of old silver counters with a Tibetan cloud design. A fantastic mala ideal for wrathful practices or a special collector's item. Ivory Beads approx 5mm

		MALACHITE MALA WITH ANCIENT AGATE  Click Here    £ 380.00   This Mala is a one off piece. We have combined ancient Tibetan banded agate beads (approx. 1000 years old) with Turquoise spacers and a Himalayan Quartz Crystal Guru bead. The main beads are 'A' grade Malachite. This mala is a unique mix of both new and ancient beads. Green beads are particularly associated with Green Tara. A fine quality mala. Malachite beads approx. 8mm

		LAPIS LAZULI MALA  Click Here        Fine quality A grade Lapis Mala. Lapis is usually associated with Sangye Menla, the Medicine Buddha. This is a wonderful high quality mala We stock two different bead sizes. Click option to see size and price. Size 10mm + £ 130.00 8mm + £ 75.00

		BLACK AGATE MALA   Click Here    £ 65.00   108 bead mala with beautiful black agate beads. Due to the nature of Agate the beads will display a variety of banding and natural eye formations. Bead size approx 7mm

		CORAL MALA WITH TURQUOISE & QUARTZ  Click Here    £ 108.00   Introducing our new brilliant red coral malas. This is genuine Taiwanese coral that has been colour enhanced. We have added large Himalayan quartz spacers, set between the finest Tibetan Turquoise beads. We have also included a Silver Norbu marker at the 21st bead. A very attractive looking mala. Due to the nature of coral being porous the colour may bleed when first used. Coral Beads approx 8mm Quartz Beads approx 10mm

		CONCH MALA WITH DZI SPACERS  Click Here    £ 300.00   This is a wonderful conch mala with 3 beautiful 2 eyed dzi beads. It is unusual to find 3 matching beads of this quality. The dzi are agate beads created within the last 50 years. Length of conch beads approx 7mm Length of dZi beads approx 35mm

		Himalayan Quartz & Antique Coral  Click Here    £ 135.00   Sold! Beautiful 'Himalayan Quartz' mala with antique Coral dividers. Antique coral beads are becoming more difficult to find and they are expensive. Most beads which are claimed to be natural Tibetan coral have been dyed red. These are the real thing!! Coral Beads approx 7mm wide

		BODHISEED MALA WITH ANTIQUE CORAL  Click Here    £ 108.00   Sold! Bodhiseed mala with antique coral dividers. Coral beads approx 8mm.

		BODHISEED & CONCH MALA  Click Here    £ 25.00   Bodhiseed mala with conch dividers. Conch beads approx 8mm.

		BODHI SEED MALA (ref..M051)  Click Here    £ 15.00   10mm beads. Length is approx 90 cms (35 ins) Bodhiseed beads with regular use will become smooth and naturally turn dark. This enhances the look and feel of these wonderful beads. A mala made from Bodhiseed manifests limitless benefits for any form of practice, be it peaceful, expansive, powerful or wrathful.

		BODHI SEED MALA WITH TURQUOISE DIVIDERS (ref..M052)  Click Here    £ 38.00   10mm beads. Length is approx 90 cms (35 ins). A very special mala - real antique turquoise beads with silver spacers divide the bodhi seeds into 4 lengths of 27 beads. A very traditional looking mala. Bodhiseed beads with regular use will become smooth and naturally turn dark. This enhances the look and feel of these wonderful beads. A mala made from Bodhiseed manifests limitless benefits for any form of practice, be it peaceful, expansive, powerful or wrathful. Please note that this Mala has a Bodhiseed Guru bead and not bone as shown in the picture.

		BODHI SEED MALA WITH CARNELIAN DIVIDERS (ref..M053)  Click Here    £ 25.00   Out of stock! 6mm beads. Length is approx 90 cms (35 ins). Another lovely mala - carnelian beads with silver separaters divide the bodhi seeds into 4 lengths of 27 beads. Bodhiseed beads with regular use will become smooth and naturally turn dark. This enhances the look and feel of these wonderful beads. A mala made from Bodhiseed manifests limitless benefits for any form of practice, be it peaceful, expansive, powerful or wrathful.

		BODHISEED MALA WITH CARNELIAN  Click Here    £ 30.00   Out of stock! Larger beads than the mala shown above. Again carnelian beads with silver separaters divide the bodhi seeds into 4 lengths of 27 beads. Bodhiseed beads with regular use will become smooth and naturally turn dark. This enhances the look and feel of these wonderful beads. A mala made from Bodhiseed manifests limitless benefits for any form of practice, be it peaceful, expansive, powerful or wrathful. 10mm Beads

		BODHI SEED MALA (ref..M002)  Click Here    £ 18.00   12mm beads. Length is approx 100 cms (39 ins) A very substantial mala. Bodhiseed beads with regular use will become smooth and naturally turn dark. This enhances the look and feel of these wonderful beads. A mala made from Bodhiseed manifests limitless benefits for any form of practice, be it peaceful, expansive, powerful or wrathful.

		BODHI SEED MALA (ref..M003)  Click Here    £ 25.00   13mm beads. Length approx 110 cms (43 ins) These are very striking with pieces of turquoise and coral inlayed into each bead - the colour is not painted on! A mala made from Bodhiseed manifests limitless benefits for any form of practice, be it peaceful, expansive, powerful or wrathful.

		BODHISEED MALA (SBM1)     £ 10.00   A mala made from Bodhiseed manifests limitless benefits for any form of practice, be it peaceful, expansive, powerful or wrathful. Bodhiseed beads with regular use will become smooth and naturally turn dark. This enhances the look and feel of these wonderful beads. Each bead is approx 6mm

		CONCH SHELL MALA (M015)  Click Here    £ 65.00   An unusual mala made from conch-shell. Use of this Mala is particularly appropriate for the practice of Chenrezig and other peaceful deities. 8mm beads. Length approx 86 cms (34 ins) Due to the nature of conch the beads will vary from the mala shown.

		CONCH SHELL MALA - HAND CUT  Click Here    £ 45.00   Large conch shell mala. Hand cut free-form heavy beads. This is a wonderful mala traditionally associated with the practice of Chenrezig. Beads approx 10mm

		LOTUS SEED MALA  Click Here        Ivory coloured with specks of black. A simple and very attractive mala that will turn a beautiful dark colour with use and age. Meditation using a lotus seed mala is thought to increase merit and virtue. We stock 3 sizes: M001A: 6mm beads; length approx 73cms (28 ins): £12 M001B: 8mm beads; length approx 84 cms (33 ins): £16 M001C: 10mm beads; length approx 110cms (43ins): £20 To select, please click on size button below Size M001A + £ 12.00 M001B + £ 16.00 M001C + £ 20.00

		RUDRAKSHA BEADS (ref...RUDR1)  Click Here    £ 15.00   Sold Out! Rudraksha beads are both sacred to Buddhist practitioners and Hindus. Although not so common within the Buddhist tradition. When used in Tibetan Buddhism they are generally associated with wrathful practices. These sacred beads are also said to have many healing properties. They are supposedly very powerful for alleviating stress and regulating the heart.

		OLD YAK BONE SKULL MALA  Click Here    £ 75.00