Small leaf red sandalwood 108pcs Mala beads string - balancing emotions

Small leaf red sandalwood is a kind of sandalwood, and it is the most valuable species. It grows slowly, with only one year's growth in five years, and takes more than 800 years to mature, making it so hard that it is known as “the wood of emperors”. It represents meditation, good fortune, resilience and faith, and brings inner peace and strength to the wearer.
Small leaf red sandalwood brings at least 5 blessings:
❤️Stabilizes mood, reduces stress and anxiety, brings inner peace
❤️Ability to ward off negative energies and promote physical and mental healing
❤️Enhances the wearer's intuition and insight, decision-making and creativity
❤️Often used as a meditation aid in Buddhist culture to help the wearer focus better during meditation
❤️Rotating, pivoting or adjusting the string in the hand can effectively exercise hand dexterity and coordination.

Here are some common ways to use mala beads:

1. **Counting Tool**: The primary use of mala beads is as a counting tool to help practitioners maintain focus and keep track of their recitations, such as mantras, sutras, or Buddhist names. Each bead is moved to correspond with a recitation.

2. **Meditation Aid**: Mala beads can serve as an aid in meditation, assisting practitioners in concentrating their minds. The act of touching and moving the beads can enhance focus during meditation.

3. **Prayer and Ritual**: Mala beads are used to augment the sincerity and concentration of prayers. Specific prayers may be associated with particular beads on the mala.

4. **Spiritual Practice**: In Buddhism, mala beads are often used for practice, reminding oneself of the impermanence of life and the importance of spiritual practice as one moves through the beads.

5. **Carrying Blessings**: Mala beads are often imbued with the power of blessings and protection, and carrying or wearing them is believed to bring good fortune and safeguard the wearer.

Some precautions when using mala beads:

- Before using, you may cleanse or bless the mala beads to enhance their energy.
- Maintain a reverent attitude and focus on your prayers or meditation while using the mala beads.
- Refrain from using mala beads in inappropriate settings, such as restrooms or other places considered unclean.
- Keep the mala beads properly and store them in a clean, sacred place when not in use.
- Regularly maintain the mala beads to preserve their appearance and functionality.

The use of mala beads is not only a part of religious rituals but also a tool for personal practice and meditation, assisting you in achieving spiritual growth and purification.

Bead diameter: 6mm/8mm