Do you have Buddhist prayer beads (also called mala beads) but don’t know what they mean or how to use them? No problem! I’ll explain the types of Buddhist malas – long mala necklaces or shorter mala bracelets, what materials they’re made of – and how they’re used traditionally.

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Then, starting at 5:35, I’ll give you three different ideas for how to use your Buddhist prayer beads in daily life, even if you’re a total beginner. I’ll teach you a simple mantra, or you can use the beads to count your breaths for mindfulness meditation or even use them as “worry stones” when you find that you’re stressed and about to do something habitual but unhelpful.