Black Lotus Seed 108 Bead Mala

Buddhist 108 Bead Mala made from Black Lotus Seeds with Carnelian Counter Beads.

The Lotus plant symbolizes enlightenment in Buddhism. Growing from the mud and reaching for the sun, the Lotus turns into a beautiful plant with gorgeous, fragrant flowers. This symbolizes our desire for and ability to attain enlightenment.

Bead Size: 9mm

Note: There will be variation in color, shape & size due to natural materials involved.

Mala (meaning 'garland') is a string of prayer beads commonly used in Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Shintō for the spiritual practice known in Sanskrit as japa. They are similar to other forms of prayer beads used in various world religions and sometimes referred to in English as a "rosary".The main body of a mala is usually 108 beads, though other numbers are also used. In addition, there is often a 109th bead (often of a distinctive size or colour) and/or tassle and sometimes there are additional beads which may be decorative or used for counting rounds. Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity.