Sandalwood Wrist Mala (Various Chords)

This sandalwood mala is one of the most popular malas in spiritual practice, revered for its cooling and pacifying qualities. Sandalwood has been praised in Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain texts for its calming effects, making it ideal for meditation, prayer, and spiritual focus. In Vajrayana Buddhist texts, sandalwood malas are considered suitable for all types of practices, including those focused on pacifying, increasing, magnetizing, or destroying. This versatility makes sandalwood malas highly valued by Vajrayana Buddhists in Tibet, Nepal, the Himalayan region, China, Japan, and Korea.

There are several types of sandalwood, native to regions including South Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka), as well as Australia, Indonesia, and Hawaii. The most famous variety is Indian sandalwood, which grows in South India. However, due to concerns about overharvesting and the threat of extinction, Indian sandalwood is not sold here.

Symbolism & Meaning

Sandalwood is associated with purity, tranquility, and spiritual awakening. Its calming properties help maintain a clear and peaceful mind during meditation, while its versatility allows it to support various types of practices, from pacifying to transformative.

Product Details

• Bead Size: 8mm

• Non-elastic with adjustable knot

• Origin: Handcrafted in Nepal

• Material: Sandalwood (from sustainable sources)

How to Use

• Use for daily meditation or mantra recitation, benefiting from its calming and centering effects

• Choose the elastic cord style for a flexible, adjustable fit, or the non-elastic style for a traditional, adjustable knot

• Ideal for those seeking peace, spiritual clarity, or working with a range of meditative practices

This sandalwood mala serves as a versatile and timeless tool for meditation and mantra recitation, prized for its spiritual significance and calming effects across many traditions.