rosary; garland

Prayer beads (rosary) with 108 beads. Repeating or chanting The Lord's Name one mala means repeating 108 times. The mala is a useful tool for maintaining the count. A recommendation of 3, 6 or 9 malas per day means repeating the Name 3x108 = 324, 6x108 = 648 or 9x108 = 972 per day.

Also, Juzu (Japanese). String of 108 beads used in Buddhist practice (like a rosary).

Maala Circle of stringed beads of wood or wool used in meditation.

garland of flowers

A string of beads (like a rosary) containing 108 beads, used for counting repetitions of spiritual practice. Also sometimes worn for ceremonial and devotional purposes.

a Buddhist rosary -- a string of beads used to count mantra recitations or other devotional practices

a chain of beads often used in Buddhist meditation to help with counting and concentration

a powerful form of meditation

a set of beads strung together and used in some schools of

a string of beads for counting prayers and other spiritual practices (like a rosary). The ideal number of beads is said to be 108, which is the number of different basic types of obscurations and obstacles that need to be removed or purified.

Garland; also rosary.

Rosary of 108 beads for counting meditations. (Also Skull Mala, CK II: A mala of bone beads carved into the shape of skulls, representing overcoming fear of death.)

A garland, wreath.

A Mala is a string of beads used as an aid for mantra repetition. Depending on the nature of the beads, a Mala can also protect the one who wears it.

Rosary, circle of stringed beads. Also used during Japa - turned during Japa

A wool cord with knots used as an aid to prayer or meditation.

string of 108 beads for japa

see beads

( Skt.): Rosary or prayer beads used for counting mantras.

(Skt). Indian word meaning 'garland'. Malas are used extensively in the Vajrayana tradition as prayer beads, to count the repetitions of practices and mantras.