Everything You Need to Know About Prayer Beads

The Meaning of the Word Mala The word mala originates from the Sanskrit word "Japmala", which means “garland". In Tibet, a mala is called a Threngwa. These Tibetan malas are used to keep track of recited, chanted, or mentally repeated mantras and even sometimes the names of deities. Tibetan malas can also be referred to as Tibetan prayer beads or Tibetan rosaries. Tibetan malas are also very similar to other forms of prayer beads used in other religions around the world. Traditional Uses of Tibetan Malas In Tibetan Buddhism, people traditionally use malas with 108 beads in total. These malas...