Black Yak Bone & Bodhi Seed Mala
A powerful reminder of Buddhism and impermanence, this Black Yak Bone & Bodhi Seed Mala is intended for use during japa mantra repetition. This unique Tibetan mala necklace features 108 black yak bone beads, each inlaid with decorative stones and accents, while the larger guru bead is a natural bodhi seed. They are strung along red nylon string, then finished with silver accent beads - one of which featuring the face of Buddha. About Yak Bone Malas Yak bone is associated with one of the three marks of existence in Buddhism: the concept of impermanence (anicca). This Buddhist philosophy reminds us of the ever changing nature of life; that nothing is forever and everything changes with the passage of time. Accepting impermanence is vital to both our mental and spiritual wellbeing, as it detaches us from that which is out of our control and insignificant in life. By teaching us to focus on what is rather than what isn't, a newfound sense of clarity and release is attained. In Tibet, Y