Tibetan 108 indian jade Buddhism prayer beads mala necklace, with each indian jade bead of 6mm diameter, for the total length of 26 inches. 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.