Long Tibetan green Sandalwood Buddhism prayer beads mala necklace from Nepal, with total 108 green Sandalwood beads of 8 mm diameter each threaded on elastic band, for the total length of 32 inches. Delicate silk knotted Wheel of Dharma attached to the Guru bead through an auspicious jade bead, with two sets of 3 prayer counting beads (total 6 prayer counting beads) attached. 108 is an important number in Buddhism because one must overcome 108 evils to reach enlightenment.

Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads Malas are also known as the Buddhist rosary, as a tool for repetition of a mantra during meditation. Prayer beads are used to count mantras, as your fingers pass over one prayer bead for each time you recite the mantra, which allow the mind to focus totally on the mantra, thus to achieve enlightenment easier.