Wednesday 5 August 2015

Different Types of Buddhist Malas and Their Unique Properties

Tibetan prayer beads have a broad history and people use them for offering prayers and meditation. In this blog, we'll discuss different types of Buddhist malas and their unique properties in order to have a better understanding of why people use these ornaments to offer prayers.

The term 'mala' indicates a strand which signifies the unity of all things in Buddhism. A normal strand consists of 108 beads while some Tibetan strands also have 111 beads and 27 beads. People use these strands to meditate and get rid of anger, envy and greed and at the same time fill themselves with love, compassion, and peace.

Malas can be worn as a necklace while some prefer wrapping them around their wrist. Here's a list of some different types of strands and why they are special:-





Jade: Jade is also called the stone of heaven and it brings the user a long and prosperous life. It helps with the proper meditation so that once can easily transit to the spiritual world.

Pearl: It is used to enhance integrity and fertility and used by many people across the world. It also signifies purity, innocence, and faith.

Amethyst: It is also called the stone of happiness and spirituality. People use malas made of this stone to balance their emotional, physical, and intellectual bodies.

Granite: This material is used to make strands that represent a balanced relationship and cooperative efforts. It symbolizes wealth and prosperity and allows the person to retain modesty.

Garnet: For creative people, this is the stone that brings out their creativity and help them in their interest. It is also used to bring freshness in life.

Lapis: Those who want to fight depression and boost their creativity, this is the stone that enhances clarity and mental endurance.

Moonstone: It symbolizes balance that helps the user deal with all ups and downs of the life. It helps them balance their life emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Aquamarine: It symbolizes ocean of love and mercy. People who wear this stone are able to deal with situations from a positive viewpoint.

Black Obsidian: One of the most powerful stone that is used to get an insight into a problem. It works by just gazing into it for a very short time when the user wants to understand something.




The main perspective of Buddhist malas is to drive away evil and fill all beings with peace and happiness.


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