{"product_id":"tulsi-mala-holy-basil-holz-108-perlen","title":"Tulsi Mala (Holy Basil) – 108 beads with tassel","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.hv-quote-box {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 20px;\n  background-color: #FFFCF0;\n  border-radius: 16px;\n  padding: 24px;\n  margin-bottom: 32px;\n}\n.hv-quote-box img {\n  border-radius: 18px;\n  width: 140px;\n  height: auto;\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.hv-quote-box p {\n  color: #8F6214;\n  margin: 0;\n  flex: 1;\n  min-width: 200px;\n  font-style: italic;\n}\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .hv-quote-box {\n    flex-direction: column;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .hv-quote-box img {\n    width: 110px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n}\n.hv-section h3 {\n  color: #A04508;\n  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', serif;\n  font-size: 1.4em;\n  margin-top: 28px;\n}\n.hv-cta-button {\n  display: inline-block;\n  background-color: #A04508;\n  color: #FFFFFF !important;\n  padding: 14px 32px;\n  border-radius: 40px;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  margin-top: 8px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-quote-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-tibetische-raeucherstaebchen-bern.webp?v=1781353551\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"People often ask me in the shop, 'Kunsang, does a mala really need a precious stone?' Then I pick up exactly this one – light as a feather, very simple, made of wood. This is the mala I prefer to wear myself when I'm out and about or just want to calm down for a moment.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Tulsi Wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTulsi – or \"Holy Basil\" – is a shrub that has been revered as sacred in India for thousands of years. For mala beads, not the leaves but the woody stem of the mature shrub is used. Over time, this stem becomes hard and fine-pored enough to be turned into round beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mala consists of 108 beads plus a guru bead and weighs only about 12 grams in total – making it almost imperceptible when worn on the wrist or around the neck. The coloring ranges from warm honey brown to darker chestnut brown, with each bead displaying its own natural grain. The mala is finished with a hand-braided tassel made of silk threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e108 Beads – a Number with History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe number 108 has been with me my whole life in Tibet: Mantras are repeated 108 times, and the mala helps with counting without having to use your head – your fingers simply glide from bead to bead. While gemstone malas are often chosen for special occasions, lightweight wooden malas like this one are faithful companions for every day – for commuting, walking, or simply in your bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTulsi itself originates from Indian tradition, where the shrub is a symbol of purity and protection. I like this idea because it shows that mindfulness practice knows no bounds – whether in India, Tibet, or here in Bern, the principle remains the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Application – How I Do It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNo water, no creams on the beads – wood can swell or crack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eI avoid direct heat and strong sun, otherwise the wood dries out too quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOver time, the mala develops a beautiful, slightly shiny patina from hand contact – this only makes the piece more personal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTo count, I hold the mala loosely between my thumb and middle finger and slide bead by bead – the guru bead is not crossed, but marks the turning point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Pouch – A Small Gesture from Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery mala comes in an elegant silk brocade pouch that I personally choose to match – sometimes turquoise with a gold pattern, sometimes warm yellow. This way, the mala is beautifully packaged right away, whether it's meant as a gift – or simply because beautiful things deserve a beautiful wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca class=\"hv-cta-button\" href=\"#\"\u003eBuy Tulsi Mala online now\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px; color: #572a05;\"\u003eOr visit us at Kramgasse 63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54306000142682,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/tulsi-mala-holy-basil-108-perlen-himalaya-vibes-kramgasse-bern.jpg?v=1781520766","url":"https:\/\/www.himalayavibes.com\/en\/products\/tulsi-mala-holy-basil-holz-108-perlen","provider":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}