Three Marks of Existence Onyx Mala

A 108 bead mala necklace version of a revamp and re-issue of an all-time DharmaShop favorite bracelet we last sold in 2017. Features powerful matte Onyx, a hand carved bone skull, Bodhi Seed guru bead, and Naga Shell Om Mani Padme Hum (mantra of compassion) beads whose ink will fade with time as the carvings remain. This mala is a powerful tool for contemplating the interconnection of the three marks of existence in Buddhism - impermanence (annica), suffering (dukkha), and non-self (anatta). The realization of these concepts lead to ultimate freedom and happiness. As humans we experience suffering because we are attached to things that are impermanent, including our own self. Once we understand that the universe is constantly changing and nothing lasts forever, we can let go of our attachments, live in the present moment, and accept ourselves and others fully and without judgement. We first sourced these incredible hand-carved Om Mani beads in 2014 after finding them on a team tr