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Prayer Beads: Practice and Purpose

Saturday, September 20th, 2008 | Crystal Life News | 2 Comments / Add a comment

Yellow Calcite Prayer Beads

Prayer beads are the original sacred jewelry, used for thousands of years in prayer and meditation to help us connect with the ultimate oneness and unity of the cosmos. In different parts of the world, prayer beads are known as malas, masbaha, tasbih, worry beads, rosaries, and nowadays, yoga jewelry.

Gemstone prayer beads from Crystal Life are appreciated for the healing properties of the materials, the natural beauty and energy of our gemstones and our fine handcrafting.

The number of beads in a strand of prayer beads is sacred. Depending on your tradition, it is a base of 108, 99 or 100. Most prayer beads meet at a larger bead called a meru (meaning “mountain”), guru, or guide bead. This large, central bead represents your own guide, angel, guardian spirit, religious teacher, leader or guru. The meru protects your intent and connects to the tassel, releasing unwanted energy.
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Tags: Buddhism, gemstones, Islam, mala, meditation, prayer beads, tasbih & masbaha