Red Sandalwood Mala | Traditional Tibetan Prayer Beads for Meditation
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Length: 111cm
Size of per bead: 20mm
Weight: 0.55kg
Materials: Raktachandan, Red Scandal Wood
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About Our Product
This Handcrafted Red Sandalwood Mala is a traditional string of prayer beads made from Raktachandan, or red sandalwood, featuring a long strand of uniformly shaped wooden beads with naturally rich reddish-brown tones. The beads are carefully strung to create a continuous mala suitable for holding and moving through the fingers during meditation and mantra practice. Natural variations in the wood grain and coloration give the mala an authentic handcrafted appearance.
In Buddhist practice, a mala is traditionally used to count repetitions of mantras, prayers, and meditation practices. Practitioners move through the beads one at a time while maintaining awareness of the recitation, helping establish a steady rhythm and focused attention. The use of red sandalwood gives this mala a distinctive traditional character, while the long 111cm strand allows it to be comfortably handled during devotional practice.
This Handcrafted Tibetan Mala is suitable for meditation, mantra recitation, prayer, Buddhist practice, altar use, and spiritual collections. It can also be carried as a traditional prayer accessory or displayed when not in use. The combination of Raktachandan, red sandalwood beads, substantial bead size, and handcrafted construction makes it a meaningful mala for practitioners and collectors who appreciate traditional Himalayan Buddhist prayer objects.
Introduction to mala beads
Tibetan mala beads are sacred and spiritual accessories used in meditation and prayer practices. These bead strings typically consist of 108 beads, though shorter variations exist. Each bead is carefully handcrafted from materials like wood, bone, or gemstones, and they are often adorned with a guru bead and a decorative tassel. Mala beads serve as a tactile aid for counting mantra repetitions or breaths during meditation, fostering mindfulness and concentration. They hold deep significance in Tibetan and Buddhist traditions, helping practitioners connect with their inner spirituality while embodying a sense of peace and mindfulness in daily life.
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