Bodhi Seed and Amber Mala

One of our most beautiful and popular malas!  Bodhi seed beads are great for meditation as well as counting many types of mantras and prayers. Handmade in Nepal, this mala has 108 bodhi beads separated by 3 faux amber spacers that are made of natural tree resins and dyed to achieve a beautiful amber color. Can be worn around the left wrist when not in use.  Simply strung on a durable red cord and finished with a guru bead. Bodhi seed beads have special meaning for all seekers of divine wisdom.  "Bodhi" in Sanskrit means enlightenment; as an "enlightened" seed, many practitioners use these malas for their essence and inherent teachings within each seed. Amber is known to be a healing stone; balancing emotions, clearing the mind, and releasing negative energy. A warm stone, it aids in relieving stress.  Copal amber provides a much more affordable alternative to true baltic amber while still emulating and carrying its meaning. Mala measures approximately 42 inches around.  Beads are a