Knotted Lava Bead Meditation Mala, 108 Beads

Name: Knotted Lava Bead Meditation Mala, 108 Beads
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: MHD-LAVA-6
Price: 21.00 USD
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Hand-knotted meditation mala of 108 matte black lava stone beads, finished with a larger guru bead and a sienna-gold tassel. Formed from cooled volcanic rock, lava stone is associated with grounding and strength through change. Made for seated practice — held in the hands and moved bead by bead through mantra or breath. Offered in two bead sizes.

Details

Design: Traditional 108-bead meditation mala of matte black lava stone, hand-tied with a knot between every bead and finished with a large guru bead and a flowing sienna-gold tassel
Size: Strand approximately 32 inches long; individual beads approximately 6mm (also offered in 8mm); tassel approximately 4 inches long
Material: Lava stone (volcanic rock) beads, knotted cotton cord, cotton tassel
Care: Keep dry and away from water, lotions, and perfume, as lava stone is porous and can absorb moisture and oils over time
Note: Slight variations in bead texture, coloration, and knotting are natural to the handcrafted process
Origin: Handmade in Bali, Indonesia

Meaning & Intention

Lava stone begins as molten rock, cooled into solid form. In mala tradition it is seen as a stone of strength through transformation — what has passed through intensity settles into something enduring.

The count of 108 is sacred across Hindu and Buddhist practice, echoing the number of earthly desires and the sacred syllables believed to compose the universe. Moving through all 108 beads is a physical way of completing a full cycle of mantra, breath, or returning attention.

The guru bead marks where the circle closes, traditionally understood as a bow of gratitude to one's teacher or to the practice itself. Above it, the sienna-gold tassel echoes the fire held within the stone.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Grounding, strength, stability, renewal

Chakra connection: Root (Muladhara)

Ideal for: Daily mantra or breath counting, mindfulness ritual, building a steady meditation habit

Suggested mantra: I am grounded and whole

Questions & Guidance

Is this mala meant to be worn as jewelry?

It's built for meditation use — holding, counting, and mantra practice — rather than everyday jewelry wear. Draping it across the hands during seated practice is the intended use.

How do I use it during meditation?

Begin at the guru bead and move one bead between thumb and finger with each breath or mantra repetition, working your way around all 108 beads to complete a cycle.

Which bead size should I choose?

The smaller strand feels lighter and more discreet in the hand. The larger strand has more weight and a bigger pitted surface to feel between the fingers. Both hold 108 beads.