Tibetan and Hindu Style Malas (Indian Rosary, Prayer Beads)

Malas are also known as "Indian Rosaries" or japa mala, and are prayer beads in the Hindu and Tibetan style. There are many different styles of malas, however, most traditional full malas have 108 counting beads, the number 108 being the number of names of God, or the 108 virtues. Half malas and hand malas have 54 and 27 beads, respectively. 36 bead and 18 bead malas are also commonly used. The number of counting beads is traditionally a fraction of 108. Regardless of of the number of counting beads, each mala also has a "God", "Guru", or sumeru bead, which is the point at which one round of counting around the mala begins and ends.

I was introduced to malas by Reverend Ken Lowry, who was also my Seichim master. He showed me how to use a mala, encouraged me to make my own, and passed on the vibration of the traditional Lord Ganesha chant for the japa mala in the traditional manner. I have been making malas for myself and others ever since.

All of my malas are individually handmade. So each one, regardless of design, is a unique work of art as well as a ritual item that is infused with my prayers and intent for blessings and spiritual growth.

Intuition Blessings Mala Dark Amethyst, Rainbow Moonstone, and Quartz 54 bead Mala Mystical & Healing Lore: Spirituality, Prayer, more NEW!

Lotus Shine Mala Lotus lampwork guru bead, Bethlehem Olivewood Beads, Sterling Sivler 108 bead Mala Mystical & Healing Lore: Spiritual Energy and Growth, more NEW!

Rose Rosary July 07 Handmade Rose Beads, Bethlehem Olivewood beads and non-tarnish silver and metal Mystical & Healing Lore: Prayer, Spirituality, more

Power Mala Glorious clear quartz beads with a handmade artisan lampwork "God" bead finished with another clear quartz bead, .999 fine silver, strung on nylon-coated stainless steel jeweler's wire. Mystical & Healing Lore: Power through Prayer and Meditation, more SOLD!

108 bead malas can be worn around the neck, carried in the pocket, or wrapped around the wrist several times. 54, 36, 27, and 18 bead malas can be carried in a pocket or worn around the wrist.

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