Our painted bone malas are made from yak or water buffalo bones. Because they are made from bone,they carry a special significance, and use.
Traditionally, these malas are used in "wrathful " practice. The wrathfulness indicates power to overcome obstacles and ego.
In Buddhism, wrathful deities are enlightened beings who take on wrathful forms in order to lead sentient beings to enlightenment. True to their name, wrathful deities are often presented as fearsome, demonic beings adorned with human skulls and other bone ornaments.While their frightening, appearance is intended to frighten away evil beings, their purpose is far from being evil. They are regarded as protectors and teachers.
These malas are about 13$frac12; inches (34cm) to 16 inches (40cm)
Because these are hand made, all sizes are approximate,
Each mala comes with it’s own Organza fabric bag.
