108-Bead Lapis Lazuli Mala Necklace

1 Mala Necklace with 108 Lapis Lazuli Beads

Lapis lazuli is a deep blue stone with threads of golden pyrite, already praised by Egyptian priests, kings, and warriors for its power.

The stone supports authenticity, clear knowledge, spiritual intuition, inner calm, and peace. I

t lapis lazuli facilitates sincere communication and healing, both physically and emotionally. It relieves throat and voice problems, thyroid gland issues, headaches, blood pressure, and eczema.

The mala is primarily used to count repeated mantras, serving the same purpose as a rosary.

Beads made from semi-precious stones, pearls, plant seeds, or Bodhi wood can serve various purposes, such as counting any type of mantra or other prayers, prostrations, circumambulations, and so on. The cord is the same for every mala and should be made of nine threads, symbolizing Buddha Vajradhara and the eight Bodhisattvas.

The largest bead at the end signifies wisdom and the realization of absolute emptiness, while the cylindrical bead above the largest bead symbolizes emptiness itself. Together, they symbolize triumph over all adversaries.

The mala with 108 beads is used while reciting or chanting mantras. 108 is the ideal number for any purpose.

It is important that our thoughts are pure while we recite or chant the mantra. The mantra is the practical use of secret forces that can help us progress. A mantra is understood to be a predetermined sequence of syllables. The effect is achieved by repeating the mantra over and over again; this becomes deeper as one continues to recite it. The sound produced while reciting is essential.

This sound creates a unique spiritual imprint on the person who is reciting it. It is said that a mantra is like a human being; there are various stages to go through before reaching the final effect, which is the "Purification of mental impressions." There are various mantras with an intrinsic potential; this can only be personally transferred from the Master to the initiate. These are the so-called "Siddha Mantras." Some malas have two clips with images of the Vajra and Bell to keep count of the mantra rosaries recited.

In Buddhism, the symbolic meaning of these images is "method and wisdom, the male and female principles." The animal bone represents the transitional state of all beings.

Size: 0.6 cm

Length: 31 cm