* Approximately Beads Measures 10mm - Total of 108 Beads - 34 Inches Long * This Mala (Prayer Beads) is made from recycled Buffalo Bone * Price Includes Free Silk Pouch (Pouch Color May Vary) * Each Bead Etched with Tibetan Buddhist mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" * Bone Malas in Tibetan Buddhism, the use of bone is intended to remind us of the very fact of our impermanence. Malas are used all over by the Buddhists around the world especially they are used in Tibet, Nepal and India. You will always see the monks as well as lay people using them while walking around the stupas or temples or monasteries. A Mala is usually used for prostrations, counting mantras, and so on. It is worn on left wrist while not in use. Suggested Mantras for this mala * "Om Mani Padme Hum" To Chenrezig * "Om Muni Muni Maha Muni ye soha" To Lord Buddha Shakyamuni * "Om Tare Turi Tutari Turi Soha" To White Tara * "Tayatha Om Bekatse Bekatse Maha Bekatse Raza Samu Gati Soha" To Healing Medicine Buddha. All our beads are directly purchased from small artisans in Nepal and India. All our malas are hand strung here in US with love and prayers. When you Purchase this mala it helps and support the artisan and their families in Nepal and India. Your support is highly appreciated.