The mala is traditionally a tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, breaths while meditating, counting prostrations, or the repetitions of a buddha's name.

Mala's can be made using any bead or gemstone color selection. When placing order please annotate any request for variation of beads/colors. Mala's may be made with 108, 54, 27, or 18 beads. Traditionally however the mala is 108 beads which represents the 108 energy lines connecting and converging to form the heart chakra (one of which is the path to self realization).

Note: cost depends on materials used

Materials used to make this mala included 108 [8 mm] tigers eye beads, 1 [8 mm] azurite bead, 1 [10 mm], and multiple colors of silk to make the tassel.