A silky row of sandalwood beads with a warm, creamy-woody scent – an intimate, quieting companion for meditation.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood comes from the fragrant heartwood of the Santalum trees and is known for its warm, creamy-woody scent; it is a classic material of the Eastern incense and prayer-strand tradition. Polished smooth, the beads are pleasant to the touch and gently hold the wood's natural aroma. Tradition knows it as a classic companion to stillness and meditation. These are traditional ideas, not medical claims.
The 108-bead mala
A mala is the prayer strand of the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, originally used to count mantras in meditation. A larger guru bead closes the 108 beads, standing for wisdom, while the small cylinder above it represents emptiness. The beads pass one by one between the fingers while attention rests on the meaning and vibration of the words.
How to use it
Hold the mala in your hand during meditation or mantra recitation and move from bead to bead; through the day it can be worn wrapped around the wrist.
Material and craft
Made of natural, fragrant sandalwood beads. A 108-bead strand, about 38 cm long. Being a natural material, each piece is unique: shade and pattern may vary slightly.
Good to know
Keep it dry, wipe it with a soft cloth, and avoid harsh chemicals. The meaning attached to it comes from tradition and is not a medical effect.