Buddha Tree, or rosewood
connected to Ganesha. Healing chakra malas are made from semi precious
gemstones, carrying different wave lengths of energies and colors. Black onyx
is a grounding stone and when used with quartz crystal it represents the ying
and yang or shiva and shakti. Turquoise, rose quartz, or jade are associated
with the heart chakras and emotional stability. Buddhist
bracelet are beautiful jewelry gifts as well and should always be
treated with sacred care as they carry the energy of the wearer.
You begin your mantra at your
summit bead and continue around the loop until you reach the large bead you
started with. You never pass over the summit, or large, bead. If you need to do
more than one round of mantra you just turn the mala around to go in reverse
direction. During the meditation you can choose to focus on your breathing. You
would then move past each mala bead as you let a breath out or take a breath
in. These beads can be made from a variety of materials like sandal wood, Bodhi
seeds or other kinds of wood. Sometimes gemstones are also used to make them.
There are many traditions
surrounding the use of prayer beads. The type of material the beads are made
from, symbols carved or painted on them, the number of beads, how they are
actually used, and what religion they are from. I have seen references state
that Buddhism was the first to use beads as a form of meditation and devotion.
Here in the West, western Buddhists are forming their own traditions as many of
the Eastern traditions are not relative to our cultures.
The materials that are used to
make the Buddhist blessed bracelet varies
depending on the purposes of the mantras. Some Buddhist beads can be used for
all purposes and types of mantras. The malas are generally made of variety of
materials. The materials that are used in the Mala have energetic properties.
The beads that are used in the Buddhist prayer malas usually made from the root
or seed of the Bodhi Tree. The string that normally used to hold the beads
together are made of silk.
The shade of the Solar Plexus
chakra, otherwise called Manipura. This chakra is situated in the stomach zone
and is the abode of clarity, wisdom, self-confidence and well being. The seat
of food and digestion Manipuri chakra is the fire to our soul, the sacred
power. Vibrations from food are carried inwards to our chakras, here we have
the power to remove negative thoughts.
No matter what the specific
purpose to purchase your set of malas, they will give you peace of mind and a
sense of well being. They can help during stressful times and also as a way to
retain happy thoughts during a particularly busy day at the office. It is not
necessary to be a full fledged Buddhist to enjoy the talismanic properties of
such a beautiful possession such as malas.
Varieties today include silver,
gold, stainless steel and non-metal varieties such as cord and leather. Some
are accented with diamonds or other materials such as wood or onyx. The most
common styles available include link, cuff, and chain bracelets. As for the most popular material, men's gold
bracelets are king, followed by sterling silver. Many men's bracelets can be
monogrammed and some are used as id bracelets or to warn of a medical allergy
or other condition. Integrating function and style make bracelets a wonderful
option.
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