Rudraksha Mala Small – 108 Beads (⌀ 6 mm)

Kunsang

"People come into the shop again and again and say: I want to finally start meditating – but I don't know how. Then I place a Rudraksha mala in their hand and say: Start here. With this bead. With this breath."

Rudraksha Mala – 108 beads made from genuine Rudraksha seeds

This mala consists of 108 genuine Rudraksha seeds, each with a diameter of 6 mm and a total weight of around 17 grams. Rudraksha are the dried pits of the fruit from the Elaeocarpus tree, which is primarily native to Nepal, India, and Tibet. Each seed bears natural grooves – the so-called mukhi or facets – which you can clearly see in the photos: this rough, living surface is not a flaw, but a sign of genuine nature.

On a mala of this size, the beads sit comfortably between your fingers – not too heavy, not too light. The red silk tassel at the end marks the guru bead, the starting point of every round.

Meaning & Tradition

In Tibet and throughout the Himalayan region, the mala is as much a part of everyday life as the morning prayer itself. 108 is a sacred number – it stands for the 108 worldly desires in Buddhism, but also for the completeness of the circle that closes again and again. With each bead, you recite a mantra, a wish, a breath. I often tell my customers: it's not about doing it perfectly. It's about starting.

For centuries, Rudraksha have been considered particularly powerful meditation beads – they are said to calm the mind, strengthen concentration, and place a protective energy around the wearer. Whether you believe that or not: simply touching the rough, warm surface has something deeply grounding about it.

Care & Use

• Rudraksha seeds like it dry – avoid moisture and soap, never submerge in water.
• Occasionally rub with a drop of coconut or sesame oil so that the wood does not dry out and the surface remains beautiful.
• Store the mala in its brocade pouch when you are not using it – this protects it and maintains its energy.
• For meditation: hold the mala in your right hand, thumb and middle finger guide the beads – traditionally, the index finger is left out.

The Pouch – a small gesture from us

We deliver every mala in an elegant silk brocade pouch that I personally select to match – sometimes in vibrant red with a gold pattern, sometimes in deep blue. This way, the mala is already beautifully packaged if it is intended as a gift – or simply because beautiful things deserve a beautiful case.

Stop by Kramgasse 63 in Bern – I would be happy to show you how this mala feels in the hand. Or order it conveniently online.