The benefits of using our Tibetan Buddhist Malas

Amethyst Mala
Amethyst is a powerful aid to creative thinking, spiritual awareness and healing. It is believed to ease headaches, relieve pain and help combat insomnia.

Bodhi Seed Mala
It was under a Bodhi tree, at Bodhgaya in India, that the Buddha attained enlightenment. For this reason the Bodhi Seed is highly valued and is said to enrich the mind.

Carnelian Mala
Carnelian is a stone of life force and energy. It is said to increase ambition, drive and confidence and to protect against negative emotions and illness. It is also reputed to bring about warmth, sociability, creativity and happiness and to restore self-esteem.

Crystal Mala
Crystal amplifies prayers, healing, thoughts, wishes and positive visualisations. It works on every level to bring the body into balance and boosts the immune system. It is believed to supply positive energy and help dispel negative energy.

Dzi Bead Mala
Dzi beads can help to protect from the negative elements and energies thereby promoting physical and spiritual harmony. They are believed to balance the body hence improving the body¡¯s immune system, promoting overall health and a feeling of calm within oneself.

Honeystone Mala
Honeystone gently amplifies energy and assists in the challenges associated with change. It is said to enhance higher consciousness, intellect and memory. Physically, honeystone is beneficial for kidneys, bladder, female organs and menopause.

Jade Mala
Jade promotes love, courage, justice and wisdom. It is also believed to calm the mind by helping to release negative thoughts. It is thought to calm the nervous system, cleanse the blood, and to remove toxins. It is said to be an excellent stone for the kidneys.

Lotus Seed Mala
The lotus seed symbolises spiritual knowledge and power. The seed has calming properties that alleviate restlessness, palpitations and insomnia. It is said the lotus seed improves concentration and benefits the spleen, kidney and heart.

Onyx Mala
Black Onyx is a soothing and comforting stone, useful in times of grief or excessive mental or physical stress. It is said to help alleviate fears and worries and to help you feel comfortable within your self and in your surroundings. It is also believed to promote stamina and vigour and to encourage the making of wise decisions.

Rose Quartz Mala
Rose Quartz is known as 'The Stone of Unconditional Love'. It is said to open the Heart Chakra and to encourage forgiveness helping us to let go of anger, resentment and jealousy. Placing Rose Quartz by your bed or under you pillow can aid sleep.
Rose Quartz is said to smooth the complexion, sooth burns and blistering, strengthen the physical heart, alleviate vertigo and heal chest, lung, kidney and adrenal problems.

Rosewood Mala
Rosewood has compassionate and loving heart qualities. The energy of rosewood is primarily feminine, and focused on spiritual, intuitive health and beauty. Rosewood is especially effective in spiritual healing and nourishing.

Sandalwood Mala
Sandalwood is one of the traditional materials used for malas. A soothing, peaceful and fragrant wood it is said to attract positive subtle vibrations, bring clear perception, promote tranquility and a positive frame of mind.
Sandalwood is an antidepressant, antiseptic, insecticidal, and sedative wood. It can assist in the healing of cells and is used to assist the immune system in any healing process or to prevent illness.

Tiger's Eye Mala
Tiger's Eye is both grounding and uplifting. It promotes a positive attitude, laughter and humour, and it is said to attract prosperity, wealth and success.

Turquoise Mala
Turquoise is a protective crystal. It can help calm the nerves when speaking in public, stabilise mood swings, bring inner calm, dissolve self-sabotage and allow self-expression. It is said to help you find your true path in life.

Yak Bone Mala
Using a bone mala is a reminder of impermanence - the more we contemplate impermanence and death the more fruitful our life becomes. Yak bone is also said to maintain good blood circulation.