{"product_id":"namdroling-sandelholz-mala-108-perlen-7mm","title":"Sandalwood Mala 108 Beads (⌀ 7 mm) – from the Namdroling Monastery Shop","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc { font-family: inherit; color: inherit; max-width: 680px; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 18px; background: #FFFCF0; border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 24px; margin: 0 0 28px 0; }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0; border: 2px solid #C9993E; }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name { margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: 700; color: #572A05; font-size: 0.95em; }\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote { margin: 0; font-style: italic; color: #8F6214; font-size: inherit; }\n  .hv-desc h2 { font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: 700; color: #572A05; margin: 32px 0 10px 0; line-height: 1.3; }\n  .hv-desc p { font-size: inherit; margin: 0 0 16px 0; color: inherit; }\n  .hv-desc ul { margin: 0 0 16px 0; padding-left: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .hv-desc ul li { margin: 0 0 8px 0; padding-left: 20px; position: relative; }\n  .hv-desc ul li::before { content: \"\\2192\"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: #A04508; }\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44; margin: 30px 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\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\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e“This mala is a little finer than our larger models. The 7 mm beads sit light and warm in the hand – ideal if you carry your mala with you a lot.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSandalwood Mala with 108 Beads from Namdroling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mala consists of 108 evenly sized sandalwood beads with a diameter of 7 mm, a larger guru bead and a red tassel with two wooden beads on each side. The warm, reddish-brown wood has a fine grain that varies slightly from bead to bead – no two pieces are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt only about \u003cstrong\u003e25 g\u003c\/strong\u003e it is pleasantly light. Laid out flat, the mala has a diameter of about \u003cstrong\u003e22 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can be wrapped several times around the wrist or worn as a longer necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin – from the Namdroling Monastery Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\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”. On site there is a small shop run by the monks themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilgrims and visitors find incense, malas, books and religious items there – this mala comes from exactly this shop. The proceeds go directly to the monastic community: to the upkeep and education of the monks and nuns who live there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tibetan Buddhism, a mala with 108 beads is a tool for counting mantras – the best known is OM MANI PADME HUM, the mantra of compassion. Each bead that moves on between the fingers is a small repetition, a small moment of concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: protected from dust and direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreams \u0026amp; perfume: put the mala down briefly before applying – oils and fragrances can alter the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning: a dry, soft cloth is all you need – no water, no alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily use: a few rounds in the morning, a few conscious breaths – a good start to the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Pouch – a Small Gesture from Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver every mala in a beautiful brocade pouch, chosen to match. This keeps the mala protected and already lovingly wrapped – even if it is meant as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee it for yourself – drop by at Kramgasse 63 and feel how warm the wood is in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Namdroling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55145705603418,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/Namdroling_Sandelholz_Mala_7mm_108_Perlen_Titel.jpg?v=1794229086","url":"https:\/\/www.himalayavibes.com\/en\/products\/namdroling-sandelholz-mala-108-perlen-7mm","provider":"Himalaya Vibes Bern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}