TIBETAN LOTUS MALA 108 LOTUS SEED BEADS . . . . One of the amazing things about this MALA is its Origin. . .BODHGAYA. . .a most Devotional & Popular Buddhist Pigrimage site in Asia. . . . . it is in Northern India. the Devotional scenes & Vibes are ongoing & powerful. . . the Famous Bodhi Tree , That the BUDDHA sat beneath when HE received ENLIGHTENMENT , is here in Bodhgaya. . . .in the form of a Distant Ancestor of the Original Bodhi Tree. Being a Symbol of Purity , the Lotus has been Chosen as the THRONE upon which Gods & Goddesses & the Buddha SIT. . . . The Energy Attributes of the Lotus Seed have a Divine Feminine feeling. . . . PURITY COMPASSION PATIENCE. The ordinary settings for Lotus are amongst mud & debris . . & this adversity is overcome through Patience & Perseverence. . . . A most Strengthening Empowerment. The SIZE & RICH COLOR of the Lotus Seeds are Standout: The Beads range in Size from 9.5 mm to 10 mm. . the Natural Lotus Seed Beads have AGED to a rich tan . . .soft & soothing color. Many Visitors to come this Holy Pilgrimage Site. . . & this means there are Small Vendor Street Shops selling myriad Devotional items of the Buddhist Tradition . i was Lucky after many attempts, to find a few strands of these beautifuly aged Lotus Beads . . . . . Tassle & Counters ( also from Bodhgaya ) were added . SPECIFICS: LOTUS Seed MALA. . . .108 Lotus Seed Beads Length of MALA: 40 inches / 101.6 cm TASSLE Length: 2.5 inches / 6.35 cm Natural LOTUS SEED Beads : SIZE 9.5 to 10 mm WEIGHT: 2.7 OZ / 76 GRAMS 2 COUNTERS are a Tibetan Bell & a Tibetan Dorje Design. . .both sacred ceremonial Tibetan implements . the Mala is VINTAGE & has beautifully Aged Beads to a Rich Tan Color. . . . .The LOTUS MALA is favored by Tibetans because the Lotus is one of the 8 AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS that provide Guidance & Protection in the Life of the Tibetan People. . Because of its unique Transformation, the LOTUS has long been regarded as a symbol of REBIRTH & Triumph over Obstacles. Shakti Travelers offers FREE SHIPPING (Domestic) USPS First Class + Tracking #. Any Shipping Upgrade is the responsibility of the Buyer. Tibetan Lotus Mala 108 Lotus Seed Beads 9.5 To 10 Mm Size Brass Bell Dorje Counters Vintage Bodhgaya, India
