White Bone 8mm 108 Bead Japa Mala with Tassel

White Bone 8mm 108 Bead Japa Mala with Tassel

White Bone 8mm 108 Bead Japa Mala with Tassel is a mala. A mala is a string of prayer beads, traditionally 108, used in Hindu and Buddhist practice to count mantras during japa meditation. Bone is a traditional material used in malas in both Nepal and Tibet. Bone represents the earth and our connection to it.

Highlights

• Material: bone (as listed).
• Size: 8 mm (as listed).
• Quantity: 108 beads (as listed).
• See it in person: available at our shop near Union Square.

Details

• Product: mala
• Material: bone
• Size: 8 mm
• Quantity: 108 beads
• SKU: JMWB946

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Visit us in NYC

See this mala in person at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street, a short walk from Union Square. Call 212-645-0141 to check it is in the shop before you visit, or order online for shipping.

Questions shoppers ask

How do you use a mala?

Hold the mala in one hand and move one bead at a time with your thumb as you repeat a mantra or breath, starting next to the larger guru bead. When you reach the guru bead, turn around rather than crossing it.

Why does a mala have 108 beads?

108 is a sacred number in Hindu, Buddhist, and yogic traditions, so a full round of the mala completes 108 repetitions.

Where can I find malas and meditation tools in Manhattan?

Namaste Bookshop at 2 West 14th Street, near Union Square in Manhattan, carries it along with other malas and meditation tools. Order online or call 212-645-0141 to check that it is in the shop.