{"title":"Namdroling – Original from the monastery shop","description":"\u003cp\u003eTashi Delek and welcome! I'm Kunsang, and everything that comes to us from Namdroling Monastery holds a special meaning for me. Namdroling is located in Bylakuppe, South India, and is one of the largest monasteries of the Nyingma tradition in exile – also known as the \"Golden Temple\". There's a small shop right there, run by the monks themselves, and over the years, we've built a personal connection there. \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\" alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer, Himalaya Vibes Bern\" style=\"width: 105px; height: 105px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; float: left; margin: 0 1.2rem 1rem 0; border: 2px solid #C9993E;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"background: #FFFCF0; border-left: 3px solid #A04508; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; font-style: italic; color: #8f6214; margin: 0 0 1.5rem;\"\u003e\"When someone asks me what Namdroling is all about, I love to tell them: it's a place where the daily lives of the monks and the creation of these items are intimately intertwined. So when you pick up something from our Namdroling selection, you're not just holding a product – you're holding a small piece of that monastic life.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-style: normal; font-size: 13px; color: #a04508; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e– Kunsang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"namdroling-raucherstabchen-tibet-kloster-qualitaet","title":"Namdroling Tibetan Incense Sticks – 24 Pcs. | Himalaya Vibes","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    padding-left: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    position: relative;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul li::before {\n    content: \"\\2192\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    color: #A04508;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-video-wrap {\n    position: relative;\n    padding-bottom: 56.25%;\n    height: 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    max-width: 100%;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-video-wrap iframe {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n    border: none;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"Whenever guests come in and ask 'What smells so good here?' – that's when this stick is burning. The Namdroling incense stick has been with me for years, both in the store at Kramgasse 63 and at home.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this scent so special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tibet, we burn incense sticks not just in monasteries – but every day, in every home. After a long day, when you want to feel yourself again. When you want to let go of a wish. When you simply want to \u003cem\u003ebe\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent is warm and balanced. Not sweet, not floral – but deep, pleasant, grounded. A blend of Indian incense art and Tibetan herbs that complement each other like old friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho are these incense sticks for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor all those seeking a moment of stillness. For people who want to ground themselves after a long day at work. For the curious who want to invite Tibetan tradition into their own home – without any religious background. Incense is for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNamdroling Incense Sticks in Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the scent and atmosphere of these Tibetan monastery incense sticks in our video – and let yourself be inspired by the stillness of the Namdroling Monastery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-video-wrap\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CiL4ehj-ftw\" title=\"Namdroling Tibetische Räucherstäbchen – Klosterqualität aus Südindien | Himalaya Vibes\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📚 \u003cstrong\u003eWould you like to learn more about the history and tradition of these incense sticks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.himalayavibes.com\/blogs\/tibetische-kultur-tipps\/namdrolling-raucherstabchen-wenn-aroma-dich-nach-hause-bringt\"\u003eTo the blog article: Namdroling Incense Sticks – When Aroma Brings You Home →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's best to check them out yourself – or visit us at Kramgasse 63, then you can experience the scent directly in the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Himalaya Vibes - Online Tibet Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52397700120922,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/Namdrolling_Premium_Tibetische_R_ucherst_bchen_traditionell_erdig-w_rzig_f_r_Meditation_Gebet_und_Raumreinigung.jpg?v=1780660183"},{"product_id":"products-sandelholz-mala-armband-namdroling","title":"Sandalwood Mala Bracelet – from the monastery shop of Namdroling","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    padding-left: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    position: relative;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul li::before {\n    content: \"\\2192\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    color: #A04508;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"I often recommend this bracelet as an entry point – for anyone who wants to wear a mala every day, without immediately getting the large 108-bead necklace. Compact, uncomplicated, and yet with the same origin from the Namdroling Monastery.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSandalwood Mala Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mala bracelet consists of round, smoothly polished sandalwood beads with a warm, reddish-brown color and the slightly varying grain typical of this wood – no two pieces are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe elastic band adapts to the wrist (one size) and can be worn easily every day. The compact bead size ensures a simple, unobtrusive look that can be combined well with other jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin – from the monastery shop in Namdroling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNamdroling Monastery is located in Bylakuppe, South India, and is one of the largest monasteries of the Nyingma tradition in exile – also known as the \"Golden Temple\". Right on site, there is a small shop run by the monks themselves, where pilgrims and visitors can find malas, incense, and religious items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bracelet comes from exactly this shop. The proceeds directly benefit the monastery community: the upkeep and education of the monks and nuns who live there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMala jewelry has its roots in centuries-old Buddhist traditions and is often worn to support meditation and mantra counting. This bracelet is suitable for this purpose, as well as for a daily reminder of a moment of calm – without having to be religious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSandalwood is traditionally considered calming and grounding, and indeed, the beads emit a subtle, woody scent that subtly unfolds with warmth and movement on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBeads: round, smoothly polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBand: elastic, one size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eColor: warm reddish-brown with natural grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCare: avoid contact with water, wipe with a dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's best to see it for yourself – or come by Kramgasse 63, where you can experience the scent directly in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53869150863706,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/sandelholz-mala-armband-ansicht-1.jpg?v=1774273940"},{"product_id":"products-sandelholz-mala-armband-klassisch-namdroling","title":"Classic Sandalwood Mala Bracelet - from the Namdroling Monastery Shop","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    padding-left: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    position: relative;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul li::before {\n    content: \"\\2192\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    color: #A04508;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"This bracelet is our most delicate – at only 12 grams, you hardly notice it on your wrist. Yet it features the Guru bead at its center, just like a large mala. For me, it's a beautiful example that significance doesn't require much weight.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic Sandalwood Mala Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mala bracelet consists of round, polished sandalwood beads with a warm, reddish-brown tone, fine grain, and a pleasant matte luster. At just \u003cstrong\u003e12 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is particularly light and barely noticeable on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA larger Guru bead marks the beginning and end of the strand – traditionally the spiritual center of every mala. Small pendant beads are also attached to the ends of the cord as classic embellishments. The elastic band adapts to the wrist (One Size).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin – from the Namdroling Monastery Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNamdroling Monastery is located in Bylakuppe, South India, and is one of the largest monasteries of the Nyingma tradition in exile – also known as the \"Golden Temple\". Right on site, there is a small shop run by the monks themselves, where pilgrims and visitors can find malas, incense, and religious objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bracelet also comes from that very shop. The proceeds directly benefit the monastic community: the upkeep and education of the monks and nuns who live there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guru bead traditionally represents the connection to one's spiritual teacher or higher self – a small but significant anchor point in the mala. The bracelet is suitable for counting mantras or breaths, as well as for a daily reminder of a moment of tranquility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSandalwood is traditionally considered calming and clarifying – the beads emit a subtle, woody fragrance that remains lightly perceptible with warmth and friction on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBeads: round, smooth polished, with Guru bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBand: elastic, One Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eColor: warm reddish-brown with natural grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 12 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Avoid water, perfume, and heavy sweating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's best to see it for yourself – or come by Kramgasse 63, then you can experience the scent directly in the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53869820805466,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/klassisches-sandelholz-mala-armband-front.jpg?v=1774281278"},{"product_id":"tibetische-mala-armband-bodhi-samen","title":"Tibetan Bodhi Seed Mala Bracelet | Blessed in Namdroling Monastery","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    padding-left: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    position: relative;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul li::before {\n    content: \"\\2192\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    color: #A04508;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"When someone picks up this bracelet, I always first tell them about the Namdroling Monastery – the 'Golden Temple' of South India, where this mala was blessed by monks. You can somehow feel it in the bracelet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTibetan Mala Bracelet made from Bodhi Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bracelet consists of 14 to 16 Bodhi seeds with their natural, finely structured surface in an ocher to fawn color – untreated and organic, as befits a genuine mala. At the center sits the Guru bead (Stupa bead), the spiritual heart of every mala. The beads are securely strung on a durable cord and secured with traditional Vajra protection knots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet is available in two clasp colors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRed – for energy and spiritual power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYellow – for wisdom and Buddhist tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth variants weigh approx. \u003cstrong\u003e22 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e and feel light on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bodhi seeds symbolize the enlightenment of Buddha under the Bodhi tree – for me, one of the most powerful references a piece of jewelry can have. This mala was crafted in the Namdroling Monastery and traditionally blessed by monks, which gives it a special spiritual significance. It is suitable for counting mantras, for example when reciting Om Mani Padme Hum, or simply as a daily reminder of mindfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is a natural product, each mala is a little different in color and structure – for me, that's what makes it authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the Bodhi seeds develop a noble patina through wearing and touching – they become darker and smoother. This is not a flaw, but a sign that the mala is being lived with and used. It's best to wear it regularly on your wrist, whether meditating, walking, or simply in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at both clasp colors yourself – or visit us at Kramgasse 63, where you can try on the bracelet directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":53874334826842,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":53874334859610,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/tibetisches-mala-armband-bodhi-samen-namdroling-kloster.jpg?v=1774359711"},{"product_id":"namdroling-sandelholz-mala-108-perlen","title":"Sandalwood Mala with 108 Beads - from Namdroling Monastery Shop","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    padding-left: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    position: relative;\n  }\n  .hv-desc ul li::before {\n    content: \"\\2192\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    color: #A04508;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"When someone picks up a mala for the first time at our shop on Kramgasse, I often notice that their fingers automatically find the beads, almost as if by themselves. With this mala from the Namdroling Monastery shop, this happens particularly quickly – the warm, reddish-brown wood simply feels good in the hand.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSandalwood Mala with 108 Beads from Namdroling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA small but important point that I often explain: \"Sandalwood\" is not always the same wood. Genuine, light sandalwood (Santalum album) is cream-colored and is mainly used for oils and incense due to its strong fragrance – today it is rare and strictly protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mala is made of red sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus). You can recognize it by its rich, reddish-brown to chestnut hue and the fine grain, which varies slightly with each bead – no two pieces are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e108 beads, a larger guru bead, and a multi-strand tassel in burgundy – the classic form. Weighing around \u003cstrong\u003e30 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, the mala can be wrapped several times around the wrist or worn as a longer mala around the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin – From the Namdroling Monastery Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Namdroling Monastery is located in Bylakuppe, South India, and is one of the largest monasteries of the Nyingma tradition in exile – also known as the \"Golden Temple.\" There is a small shop directly on site, run by the monks themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePilgrims and visitors find incense, malas, books, and religious objects there – this mala comes precisely from this shop. The proceeds directly benefit the monastic community: the maintenance and education of the monks and nuns who live there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA mala with 108 beads is a tool in Tibetan Buddhism for counting mantras – the most famous being OM MANI PADME HUM, the mantra of compassion. Each bead that moves between the fingers is a small repetition, a small moment of concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I particularly like about this mala is its color: This warm, earthy reddish-brown is reminiscent of roots, of something firmly connected to the ground. If someone comes to me feeling \"ungrounded\" – too much in their head, too little in their body – I often place exactly this mala in their hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: ideally in a traditional brocade pouch, protected from dust and direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCreams \u0026amp; Perfume: remove the mala briefly before applying – oils and fragrances can alter the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning: a dry, soft cloth is sufficient – no water, no alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDaily use: a few rounds in the morning, a few conscious breaths – a good start to the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's best to see it for yourself – or come by Kramgasse 63, then you'll feel directly how warm the wood feels in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54307359228250,"sku":null,"price":69.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/namdroling-sandelholz-mala-108-perlen.jpg?v=1781532812"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/collections\/namdroling-kloster-statue-bylakuppe-moenche_jpg.jpg?v=1785844444","url":"https:\/\/www.himalayavibes.com\/en\/collections\/namdroling-original-aus-dem-klosterladen.oembed","provider":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}