The Wooden Mallah Beads, also known as Japa Mala or Mala, can be worn as a stacked bracelet, a long necklace or can be used as an aid to prayer and meditation. It is a symbol of the beauty and sacredness of your meditation practice. The mala consists of 108 individual beads, a symbolic number in Buddhism, Hinduism, and yogic tradition. These are counted one by one, beginning and ending with the Guru bead, whilst chanting a mantra (usually “Om mani padme hum”) and counting breaths taken during meditation. By doing this it is believed that we are connecting us with inner peace. Specification Material: Chinese cherry & red acrylic bead Length: 35cm approx. Diameter of each bead: about 5mm. Total 108 beads Features Buddhist rosary Traditional prayer and meditation necklace Buddhist aid for praying, chanting mantras and meditation Mindful yoga gift Great for your altar