108 Bone Bead Mala with Inlaid Counter Beads

Name: 108 Bone Bead Mala with Inlaid Counter Beads
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: MT-N320
Price: 24.00 USD
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Strung with 108 bone beads on red cord, this mala includes three metal counter beads and a guru bead, each set with small inlays of coral, lapis lazuli, and turquoise. Bone malas are traditionally used in Himalayan practice as a meditation on impermanence. The counter beads track full rounds of mantra recitation. Held during seated meditation or draped over the wrist between sessions.

Details

Design: Traditional 108-bead mala of smooth, rounded bone beads in a warm off-white hue, finished with a red hand-knotted tassel cord and three metal counter beads and a guru bead, each set with small turquoise inlays
Size: Beads approximately 8 mm; full mala measures about 28 inches long
Material: Bone beads with metal alloy counter beads and guru bead, inlaid with reconstituted coral, lapis lazuli, and turquoise fragments; strung on a red cord
Care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Store away from moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the bone's natural finish
Note: Handmade, so slight variations in bead color, shape, and inlay placement are natural and add to each piece's individuality. For meditation use only, not recommended as a jewelry item
Origin: Handmade in Nepal, following traditional methods for stringing and finishing prayer mala beads

Meaning & Intention

Bone malas hold a distinct place in Himalayan meditation, carved from bone rather than wood or seed as a meditation on impermanence — the body is temporary, while spiritual practice endures.

The 108 beads follow the count sacred to Buddhist and Hindu mantra practice, marking one full cycle of recitation. The three counter beads let the fingers track multiple rounds without breaking concentration to count aloud.

Small inlays of coral, lapis lazuli, and turquoise draw on their long history in Himalayan adornment — stones traditionally worn for protection and vitality on the road and in practice.

The guru bead marks the strand's beginning and end, honoring the teacher or lineage from which the practice is received.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Grounding, mindfulness, balance, protection

Gemstones: Coral, lapis lazuli, turquoise

Chakra connection: Root

Ideal for: Meditators and mantra practitioners who want a traditional counting mala for focused daily practice

Suggested mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum

Questions & Guidance

How do I use the counter beads?

As you recite a mantra around the 108 beads, use the three counter beads to mark each completed round. This lets your attention stay on the mantra rather than on keeping count in your head.

Can I wear this mala as jewelry?

It is made for meditation use rather than everyday wear. Keep it as a practice tool to hold bead by bead during seated practice, or drape it over the wrist between sessions.

How do I begin a session with it?

Hold the guru bead for a moment and set your intention or name the mantra you will recite. Then move bead by bead with the thumb, pausing at each counter bead to mark the round.