Fragrant Sandalwood Meditation Mala, 108 Beads

Name: Fragrant Sandalwood Meditation Mala, 108 Beads
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: NBT-MM-7
Price: 32.00 USD
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A traditional 108-bead meditation mala strung from round sandalwood beads in warm honey-brown tones, finished with a guru bead and a golden-yellow braided tassel. The wood is naturally fragrant, and the count of 108 is the traditional round for mantra practice. Use it seated for meditation, wear it as a long necklace, or wrap it around the wrist.

Details

Design: Classic 108-bead mala strung from round sandalwood beads in warm honey-brown tones, finished with a rounded guru bead and a golden-yellow braided tassel
Size: Beads approximately 7-8 mm; mala approximately 26-28 inches long
Material: Sandalwood
Included: 108 beads plus guru bead, hand-knotted tassel
Care: Keep away from water and perfume. Store in a soft pouch away from direct sunlight to preserve the wood's natural scent and color
Origin: Handmade in Nepal
Note: Handmade from natural materials, so beads may show slight variations in color, size, and appearance

Meaning & Intention

The number 108 holds deep weight in Buddhist and Hindu tradition, said to represent the range of human desires that meditation moves through, one bead at a time.

Sandalwood has long been used in prayer and ceremony, valued for its soft grain and the fragrance it releases with the friction of touch. The scent is associated with calming the mind.

The guru bead marks the mala's beginning and end, a nod to the teacher or intention guiding the practice. The tassel below echoes the lotus flower in some lineages.

Kept on a nightstand or draped over the wrist, it makes room for a few minutes of counting breaths or repeating a mantra before the day gets loud.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Peace, balance, grounding, focus

Ideal for: Meditators and mantra practitioners seeking a fragrant, traditional counting tool

Suggested mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum

Symbol: 108 beads, guru bead, tassel

Questions & Guidance

How do I use it for mantra practice?

Hold each bead between thumb and finger as you repeat your mantra or breath, moving one bead at a time. The guru bead marks a full round of 108; pause there rather than crossing over it.

Will the sandalwood scent fade over time?

The fragrance is strongest when the beads are new and warmed by handling. It mellows gradually with age but can be gently renewed by the oils of regular touch.