Simple Tibetan Yak Bone Prayer Beads

Our Simple Tibetan Yak Bone Prayer Beads are intended for use while reciting prayer mantras during meditation. They serve as a powerful symbol of Buddhism and impermanence.

This Buddhist mala is crafted with simplistic beauty, featuring only solid bone beads strung along black cord. As is standard for authentic mala beads for meditation, this mala necklace features 108 beads - an auspicious number in Buddhism and Hinduism.

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, Yak bone is used to make a variety of goods, including Tibetan prayer beads. For thousands of years, people have relied on the yak, a species of cattle, for survival in the harsh climate of the Himalayas. These animals provide resources and labor that are essential to survival in one of the most rugged terrains in the world. You can learn more about the ethicality of yak bone malas here.

Materials: Genuine yak bone & black string.

Size: approximately 21" long with adjustable knot. 8mm beads. 10mm guru bead.

Handmade in Nepal.