108 Tibetan Meditation Mala with Counters, Inlay Beads

Name: 108 Tibetan Meditation Mala with Counters, Inlay Beads
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: BGMTN30
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Hand-strung mala of 108 bone beads, each rimmed with a thin band of colored inlay, joined by a larger guru bead and two tasseled counter strands. The number 108 is a traditional marker of a complete cycle in mantra practice. Move one bead between thumb and finger with each breath or repetition, working around the strand.

Details

Design: A long strand of 108 creamy bone beads, each rimmed with a thin band of colorful inlay, strung between a larger bone guru bead and finished with two rust-brown tasseled counter strands
Size: 7-8 mm beads approx
Material: Bone beads with colored inlay, cotton tassel cord
Included: 108 beads plus guru bead, two attached counter strands with tassels
Care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from water, lotions, and direct sunlight to preserve the bone beads and inlay
Note: Because each mala is handmade in Nepal from natural bone, slight variations in bead shape, color, and inlay placement are normal and add to its individual character
Origin: Handmade in Nepal

Meaning & Intention

The number 108 appears across Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions as a marker of wholeness — a full circle of existence, whether counted as earthly desires, human sentiments, or steps toward enlightenment.

Each bead is an anchor point for the fingers to pause as a mantra, breath, or prayer is repeated. Mala means garland in Sanskrit — a garland of devotion rather than flowers.

Bone beads, warmed and worn smooth by handling over time, hold a long association with impermanence and the cycle of life.

The two counter strands are practical companions to the main loop: one tracks completed rounds of the mala, the other marks completed sets, so longer recitations can be measured without breaking concentration.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Focus, balance, presence

Ideal for: Mantra counting, meditation, and mindfulness rituals

Suggested mantra: One breath, one bead

Questions & Guidance

What happens when I reach the guru bead?

Traditionally you do not cross the guru bead. Pause, reflect, and reverse direction to begin another round. The counter strands help track those completed rounds during longer sessions.

Can I use it without a specific mantra?

Yes. Many practitioners simply pair each bead with an inhale or exhale, using the strand to steady breath and settle attention before or after sitting.

Where should I keep it between sessions?

On a nightstand, at an altar, or wrapped around the wrist between practices. Keeping it within reach makes it easier to return to a few minutes of stillness.