Tibetan Buddhist 108 8mm Rudraksha Seed Mala Beads with Tassel

Description

These wooden mala beads are beautifully handcrafted to resemble seeds from the Bodhi Tree of Bodh Gaya, the tree where the Buddha obtained enlightenment. The Bodhi Tree represents every individual's journey to infinity. As the seed, which began tiny and hard soon grows open and free, so it should be with the mind and heart. The 108 8mm mala beads are perfect for keeping track of your mantra recitations during meditation. Why 108 beads? Mala beads contain 108 beads because the number 108 holds a special significance in Buddhism, from the number of heart chakras in the body to the relation of the sun to the earth, to the number of names of Indian goddesses. The tassel represents enlightenment as all the strands combine together into one, representing our connection to the Devine and to each other. Besides being useful for meditation, these mala beads make for the perfect fashion accessory and can be worn as a necklace or wrapped around the wrist as a bracelet. A cloth carrying pouch is included with your purchase to keep your mala beads safe from dust and scratches.