Rosewood Mantra Vajra & Bell (Mala Counter, Nepal)

This Tibetan style mantra counter is used to track the accumulation of mantras during meditation or prayer recitation. In Vajrayana Buddhism, keeping count of mantra recitations is an important practice, with some practitioners committing to the accumulation of 10,000, 100,000, or even a million mantras.

The pair type counter features 10 beads on each strand, traditionally used to keep track of hundreds (via the vajra) and thousands (via the bell) of recitations. The counter is typically attached to a full-length mala at either the 21st or 27th bead, positioned on either side of the guru bead.

Symbolism & Meaning

The vajra symbolizes indestructibility and power, representing the ultimate nature of reality. The bell symbolizes the feminine principle of wisdom, and together, they embody the union of wisdom and compassion, which is central to Vajrayana practice.

Product Details

• Material: Hand-carved rosewood

• Design: Includes vajra and bell symbols

• Type: Pair style mantra counter, used for counting hundreds (vajra) and thousands (bell)

• Origin: Handmade in Nepal

• Purpose: Ideal for keeping track of mantra recitations in deep spiritual practices

How to Use

• Attach this counter to a full-length mala at the 21st or 27th bead, either side of the guru bead.

• Use the vajra end for counting hundreds of recitations, and the bell end for tracking thousands.

• This counter helps maintain focus during long mantra recitations, offering a physical connection to the practice of accumulation.

This hand-carved rosewood mantra counter brings the profound symbolism of the vajra and bell into your spiritual practice, making it a meaningful tool for enhancing your meditation and mantra recitation.