Rosewood Meditation Mala with Knotted Beads

Name: Rosewood Meditation Mala with Knotted Beads
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: BG-ML81
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Hand-knotted from 108 smooth rosewood beads, finished with a single guru bead and a soft tassel. Rosewood has long been valued as a grounding wood for meditation practice. Move bead by bead through a mantra, wrap it around the wrist between sessions, or offer it to someone beginning to sit. Available in two bead sizes.

Details

Design: A traditional 108-bead mala hand-knotted from smooth, deep-hued rosewood beads, finished with a single guru bead and a soft knotted tassel
Size: 6mm beads, approximately 29" long plus tassel; 8mm beads, approximately 37" long plus tassel. Bead size may vary slightly
Material: Rosewood beads on cotton knotting cord
Care: Keep away from water and perfume. Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth to preserve the wood's natural luster
Note: Because each bead is cut and knotted by hand from natural wood, slight variations in color, grain, and tassel detail are normal and add to the mala's individual character
Origin: Handmade in India

Meaning & Intention

Rosewood has long been valued in meditation practice for its warm, grounding presence — a wood said to steady the mind and calm the heart during inward reflection. Its deep reddish-brown tone feels both humble and dignified, well suited to a tool for daily inner work.

The number 108 is one of the most significant counts in yogic and Buddhist tradition, said to represent the full range of human desires that meditation gently works to dissolve. A full pass around the strand completes one cycle.

The guru bead marks the start and end of each round. Traditionally you pause here rather than cross over it, reflecting for a breath before beginning again.

The knot tied between each bead separates one repetition from the next, so the fingers move with intention rather than haste.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Peace, balance, grounding, focus

Chakra connection: Root

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

Suggested mantra: So Hum

Questions & Guidance

Which bead size should I choose?

The 6mm version is around 29 inches plus tassel; the 8mm is longer at around 37 inches plus tassel. Either can be held for seated practice, and both wrap around the wrist between sessions.

How do I count a mantra with it?

Start at the bead just past the guru bead. Repeat your mantra, then move to the next bead with the thumb. When you return to the guru bead, pause, or turn the mala to begin another round.

Is this suitable for someone new to meditation?

Yes. The knotted spacing slows the fingers and makes counting simple. Beginners often start with a single round of 108, pairing a short mantra such as So Hum with the natural rhythm of the breath.