{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.himalayavibes.com\/en\/products\/products-sandelholz-mala-armband-namdroling","provider":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}