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YAK BONE SKULL BRACELET 

 WHAT IS THE MEANING OF SKULL PRAYER BEADS ? 

Purpose

Malas are beaded necklaces or bracelets that help Buddhists keep track of how many mantras they chant.

Symbolism

Buddhism is represented by many symbols, including lotus flowers, Bodhi trees, Buddha's footprints and the Wheel of the Law. Mala beads carved into these symbolic shapes help devotees concentrate upon their meanings during prayer.

Representation

Skulls traditionally represented death in Tibet, but Buddhists incorporated Tibetan skull images into malas to represent the impermanence of life and the limits of human knowledge. Skull-shaped mala beads help chanters reflect upon the inevitability of death and the necessity of embracing lives filled with compassion.

Bone Significance

Carving skull-shaped beads from bone re-emphasize the skull's symbolism. Traditional Tibetan skull beads are carved from yak bone to honour the beasts of burden that serve mankind and to inspire devotees to likewise serve their fellowmen.

Centre Bead Function

The large bead in the middle of a mala is called the guru bead. It helps devotees keep track of how many mantras they have chanted. Briefly stopping at this centre bead symbolizes the importance of taking time to reflect upon life's meaning

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