Mala, Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads. 108 and 33 similar items

The mala, trengwa, in Tibetan is the Buddhist rosary, the object that monks (and even lay practitioners) almost never part with, holding it in their hand or wrapped around their wrist. The mala is primarily a utilitarian object: it serves as a tactile support for the recitation of mantras while also being used to count them if one has set a specific number. The mala consists of 108 threaded beads, which justifies its name as it simply means "garland" (of beads). Each of the different components holds a precise symbolic meaning: the large bead (or Buddha's head) that closes the loop represents the knowledge of emptiness. The small cone that surmounts it is the mark of emptiness itself. As a certified gemologist from the National Gemology Institute of Paris, all our stones are expertly examined and certified. As Malakaras, we craft all our malas ourselves, strictly adhering to tradition. Tibetan Buddhist mala. 108 buffalo horn beads, each measuring 8mm in diameter. Amulet, tantric representation of the bodhisattva Manjushri in bronze. (description below) Ancient amulet. Traditional assembly. Copper counter beads engraved with the compassion mantra "om mani padme hum." Traditional counter on the sides made of bronze, featuring the bell and vajra of tantric Buddhism as finishing touches. Total size of the piece: 58 cm Weight: 120 grams MANJUSHRI Manjushri was a disciple of Shakyamuni and, along with Samantabhadra, one of his attendants in the image groups known as Shaka Sanzon in Japan, "the three venerables of Shakyamuni." He is known as "One whose beauty is charming," the Bodhisattva "of wonderful virtue and gentle majesty." He holds significance in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. He is invoked for various purposes, including success in studies. He represents wisdom, intelligence, and the power of the mind. "Worshiping him bestows divine Wisdom, mastery of the Dharma, faithful memory, mental perfection, and eloquence." Driven by infinite compassion, he supposedly indefinitely delayed his attainment of Buddhahood, staying in this world until there was no one left to lead on the path to supreme enlightenment. He is the protector of individuals born under the sign of the hare/rabbit. The two main symbols of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, are the flaming sword and the sutra of perfection, held in his left hand near the heart. The flaming sword represents Manjushri's penetrating intelligence, cutting through all illusions and revealing the empty nature of all things. The sword primarily symbolizes wisdom, the discernment that tears apart the veils of ignorance. Manjushri is said to have initiated and been the teacher of the Buddhas of past ages. He is also said to be the future Buddha, Maitreya. "Manjushri is the father and mother of the Bodhisattvas, and he is their spiritual friend." The Buddha Himself describes and praises Manjushri in the Manjushriparinirvana Sutra. As a result, this Bodhisattva is frequently depicted in India, Tibet, China, Japan, and Nepal, where tradition suggests he originated from China