Malas (prayer beads)

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Carnelian Mala.  There are 108 8mm beads plus spacers and guru bead.  This mala was personally blessed in Nepal by His Holiness Dudjom Yangsi Rinpoche.

"Carnelian is said to be a passionate stone inspiring creativity, passion and motivation.

In the past it has been used to soothe and protect souls on the journey into the afterlife, being placed in coffins and around funeral pyres. Is said to help soothe  fears about death and rebirth, bringing calm and acceptance about the circle of life.

Carnelian stimulates and inspires personal power and physical energy, giving courage and strength. It is recognised as assisting well in the areas of fertility and potency and libido."

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This mala was made by sangha member, Seth Roberts. Seth says: "Each mala is created with care and love, from the instructions of Padmasambhava, as described in Gyatrul Rinpoche's book, "The Generation Stage in Buddhist Tantra." 

"These malas contain 108 counting beads, plus a “marker” bead after each 27^th bead, making a total of 111 beads. The marker bead divides the mala into fourths and can be used to remind one to return to mindfulness if 'drifting off 'during practice. 

"According to the instructions of Guru Rinpoche, the mala should be stringed with either 3, 5 or 9 threads, to represent the Three Jewels, Five Buddha Families or Nine Yanas (Vehicles). Each mala is made with 3 or 5 individual threads, depending on the thickness of the threads. 

"Guru Rinpoche's instructions indicate different kinds of beads create beneficial causes and conditions for various types of practices, including expansive, wrathful and peaceful practices. Some types of beads, especially semi-precious or precious gems, are considered to multiply the number of mantra recitations, sometimes by factors of millions of times. 

"The guru beads (the beads where the two sides of the mala come together) are also prescribed by Guru Rinpoche:

“The main guru bead may be composed of three beads, symbolizing the three vajra states of being, the three kayas. The smallest bead on the outside should be blue, perhaps made of lapis. The color blue symbolizes the unchanging mind of ultimate truth. The bead in the middle should be red, to symbolize vajra speech, and the innermost bead should be white, to symbolize the vajra body.”

"In essence, the blue bead symbolizes dharmakaya (Buddha mind), the red bead symbolizes sambhogakaya (Buddha speech), and the white bead symbolizes nirmanakaya (Buddha body). 

"After they are tied, the malas are cleansed with smoke from Palo Santo and offered incense and placed on an altar in front of a filled statue of Guru Rinpoche with prayers of supplication and aspiration that they be of benefit.

"May you enjoy your mala and may it bring you much joy and many blessings.

"All malas come with a lifetime guarantee on the stringing, so if it wears out or breaks, as long as I'm alive I'll gladly restring it for you!"

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