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Mala Beads
Ox Bone Mala with 108 Beads
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Free worldwide shipping at $80 or more. Ready pieces usually require 2–5 business days to prepare. Handmade or made-to-order pieces include a production cycle. Tracked transit is commonly 6–15 business days; dispatch from Tibet and other remote workshops can take longer because of distance.
Unworn, unused pieces may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Defect or wrong-item return shipping is covered by us; other return shipping is paid by the customer.
Authenticity & Consecration
Consecration is product-specific. This item is not represented as temple-consecrated unless verified details appear here.
Materials and origin are stated from the available product record; no Tibet-origin claim is added without verification.
Materials & Care
Natural materials age beautifully with wear. Keep dry; remove before bathing, swimming or sleeping. Wipe clean with a soft cloth and avoid perfume, lotion and abrasive cleaners.
Details & Specifications
- TypeMala Beads
- SKUBB-MAL-803026
- Weight0.44 lb
Size & Fit
To size a bead bracelet, wrap a strip of paper around your wrist, mark where it meets and measure against a ruler — add roughly 1.5–2 cm for a comfortable fit. Malas are sized to drape; pendants come on an adjustable cord.
Unsure? Message us with your wrist measurement and we'll recommend a size.
A 108-Bead Mala for Counting Practice
This mala is listed as ox bone, with 108 counting beads, spacers, and a guru bead. The smooth bead surfaces provide a tactile way to keep count during a chosen recitation or a quiet period of reflection. Bone is an animal-derived material; this is not a plant-based or vegan alternative.
Why 108 Beads?
Many Buddhist mala traditions use 108 beads. Interpretations of the number and instructions for working with a guru bead vary by lineage. The practical purpose of a counting strand is straightforward: moving from bead to bead lets you follow repetitions without relying entirely on mental counting. Follow your teacher's guidance where it differs from a general product guide.
You do not need to promise yourself a particular experience. Begin with a manageable number of repetitions and a practice you understand. The mala records the count; it does not guarantee protection, spiritual attainment, emotional balance, or a health outcome.
Material and Construction
- Material listed: ox bone.
- Counting beads: 108.
- Construction: shaped and polished beads on a cord, with spacers and a guru bead.
- Use: handheld counting and personal practice.
Animal-derived materials may have natural differences in tone and surface appearance. The material name alone does not establish an independently verified species, source, or ethical certification. Where provenance is important to your beliefs or destination's import requirements, contact us before ordering for the available information about the specific piece.
Using Your Mala
Move one bead at a time with a gentle touch. Avoid pulling the cord or forcing beads against the spacers. Some people keep a mala in a dedicated pouch between sessions, while others keep it near their usual practice space. Check the strand length and fit before treating a counting mala as a necklace.
A religious design or a blessing-related product name is not proof of a particular ceremony. If you require documented consecration, ask us about the specific item's available record before purchase. A ceremony, where documented, is a religious practice rather than a guarantee of effectiveness.
Care and Storage
Use a soft, dry cloth. Avoid soaking, detergents, extreme heat, and prolonged direct sunlight. Store dry and do not pull the cord. If you notice loosened stringing or damage, stop wearing or handling the strand until it can be checked.
