5-Pointed Brass Bell & Vajra (Mala Counter, Nepal)

This brass Tibetan style counter is a traditional tool used for keeping track of mantra recitations and accumulations. Designed with intricate details, it is ornamented with red and blue stones and features a 5-pointed vajra and bell. These counters are often used in Vajrayana practices where practitioners accumulate vast numbers of mantras—10,000, 100,000, or even a million.

Symbolism & Meaning

The 5-pointed vajra represents indestructible power, protection, and wisdom in Tibetan Buddhism. The bell is a symbol of the union of wisdom and compassion. Together, the vajra and bell in this counter help track the accumulation of mantras while enhancing the practitioner's spiritual focus and devotion.

Product Details

• Type: Pair style counter

• Material: Brass

• Design: 5-pointed vajra and bell

• Stones: Red and blue accents

• Usage: Keeps track of 100s and 1000s recitations

• Placement: Typically attached to a full-length mala at the 21st or 27th bead on either side of the guru bead

• Handcrafted: In Nepal

How to Use

Attach this counter to your mala for accurate tracking of mantra recitations, aiding you in the process of spiritual accumulation. The vajra and bell markings allow for easy tracking, with the vajra representing hundreds and the bell representing thousands. It’s an essential tool for those engaged in deep Vajrayana practices.

Enhance your spiritual practice with this beautifully crafted brass mala counter, designed to help maintain focus and devotion during mantra recitation.