Sandalwood Mala 108 Beads (⌀ 8 mm) – from the Namdroling Monastery Shop

Name: Sandalwood Mala 108 Beads (⌀ 8 mm) – from the Namdroling Monastery Shop
Brand: Namdroling
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108 beadsMeditation & mantrasAlso worn as jewellery

Why 108 beads?

In Buddhism and Hinduism, 108 is a sacred number. With a mala you count mantras or breaths – one full round equals 108 repetitions. The large “guru bead” marks the beginning and the end.

How to use your mala

Hold the mala in your right hand, draped over your middle or ring finger.
Start at the bead right next to the guru bead.
With each mantra or breath, pull one bead towards you with your thumb.
When you reach the guru bead, don’t cross it – turn the mala around and go back the other way.

Care

Keep your mala dry and away from water and perfume. It’s best kept in a fabric pouch or on your altar.

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“The 8 mm beads sit solidly in the hand and are easy to grip – a lovely size for anyone who counts mantras every day.”

Sandalwood Mala with 108 Beads from Namdroling

This mala consists of 108 evenly sized sandalwood beads with a diameter of 8 mm, a larger guru bead and a red tassel with three 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.

At about 40 g it sits comfortably in the hand. Laid out flat, the mala has a diameter of about 25 cm. It can be wrapped several times around the wrist or worn as a longer necklace.

Origin – from the Namdroling Monastery Shop

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”. On site there is a small shop run by the monks themselves.

Pilgrims 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.

Meaning & Tradition

In 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.

Care & Use

Storage: protected from dust and direct sunlight
Creams & perfume: put the mala down briefly before applying – oils and fragrances can alter the surface
Cleaning: a dry, soft cloth is all you need – no water, no alcohol
Daily use: a few rounds in the morning, a few conscious breaths – a good start to the day

The Pouch – a Small Gesture from Us

We 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.

See it for yourself – drop by at Kramgasse 63 and feel how warm the wood is in your hand.

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