You have seen the six syllables on a bracelet. You have heard them in a meditation track. You might have wondered what they actually mean. The dictionary answer exists. “The Jewel in the Lotus.” That is the one every search result gives you. It is correct in the way a street address is correct. It […]
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Mala Beads, Tibetan Culture
Is It Disrespectful to Wear Mala Beads? No. But Here’s What You Need to Know
No, it’s not disrespectful to wear mala beads. What’s disrespectful is treating them like costume jewelry when they’re not. Your mala was made by someone who sat at a workbench and threaded 108 beads by hand. They chamfered each bead hole so the edges wouldn’t cut the cord. They tied the guru bead by hand, […]
