Engraved Yak Bone Buddhist Mala

Engraved Yak Bone Buddhist Mala made with yak bone in Nepal. It has 108 beads engraved 8mm. It also has two counters also made in yak bone. Available in 4 colours, red, white, brown and green.

In Tibetan Buddhism, people traditionally use bags with 108 beads and a special three-hole bead as a finish called the “guru” bead or “Buddha” bead. Often the 108-bead malas have additional marker beads which may or may not be counted and which divide the mala into quadrants, constituting 108 counting beads all together.

The bone is often used in practice in Asian countries, as it is believed that the more we contemplate death, the more fruitful our life becomes, – we begin to live life differently and accept that death is inevitable. It is learned that on the way to the end of this life, we should be of service to others, love everyone, and be happy in every moment.
These beads, in particular, are made from Yak bone and were obtained from Nepal. Yaks are a strong and important animal in Tibet, as they are used as pack animals by nomadic tribes. When Yaks die, they continue to honour their death by wearing their bones.

Caring for your mala:

• Please do not wash your mala or wear it while bathing or sleeping, as this can weaken the mala’s thread.
• To clean your mala: gently wipe the beads with a damp cloth and place in moonlight or sunlight to dry.
• When not in use, store your mala in a Mala Bag.