Name: Illumination Mala
Brand: Mala of Merit
SKU: Illumination
Price: 108.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Quiet your mind and change the world one moment at a time.

OUR VISION

Our mission is to be of benefit to others through everything we do. That is why for every mala sold, we make a donation to The Tibet Fund, a charity that is dedicated to preserving the culture, language, education, and heritage of Tibetans living in exile.

The Buddha taught that when we practice generosity, it produces a sense of joy and dismantles our egocentric frame of mind, deepening our practice and understanding of our intrinsic nature. Generosity helps cultivate moral discipline and allows us to be more loving, kind, and compassionate to one another; our positive actions help to generate merit or good karma.

When you purchase a Mala of Merit, you not only benefit yourself, you also benefit the lives of others.

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OUR NECKLACES

We pride ourselves on the quality of materials and the construction of our malas, utilizing eco-friendly and sustainable materials whenever possible.

Our Mala beads are carefully crafted by hand using only natural, semi-precious stones created by Mother Earth. We embrace ancient traditions and knotting techniques as we craft our high-quality mala beads. A powerful mantra is chanted as each knot is tied and a traditional blessing is infused into each completed mala bestowing compassion & mental clarity upon the user.

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OUR MISSION

When you purchase a Mala of Merit, you will be giving back to those in need. In Buddhism, merit signifies the measure of generosity resulting in the accumulation of positive Karma. When we practice generosity, it increases joy and dismantles our egocentric frame of mind, thereby deepening our practice and understanding of our intrinsic nature. The practice of generosity helps cultivate moral discipline, which consists of loving-kindness, compassion, altruistic joy, and equanimity. These qualities are then extended outward to benefit all sentient beings.

OUR STORY

READ OUR BLOG

We value the power of shared knowledge and strive to inspire others through loving-kindness, compassion, and altruistic giving.

Mala of Merit has created a blog dedicated to helping you along your meditative journey. We are also delighted to announce that we will be sponsoring an upcoming podcast dedicated to helping you further improve your knowledge of meditation & mindfulness.

Ethically Sourced

All materials obtained responsibly through reputable suppliers.

Handcrafted

Every knot tied with a mantra of intention for the new owners well-being

Made by Mother Earth

Never dyed, synthetic or manufactured beads. Only all natural semi-precious gemstones.

I embrace my shadows and welcome them into the light

Making the commitment to grow takes immense courage and often the most profound experiences are born out of confronting the darker sides of our consciousness.

Illumination Mala

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“The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows." — Brené Brown

Howlite, Labradorite, & Snowflake Obsidian

Affirmation: I embrace my shadows and welcome them into the light

Mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum

Inspiration for this mala:

Making the commitment to grow takes immense courage and often the most profound experiences are born out of confronting the darker sides of our consciousness.

Negative and intrusive thoughts create a tremendous amount of suffering in our lives. Contemplative practices reveal the nature of thought to be nothing more than an illusion created within the mind. When thoughts inevitably arise during meditation, we are taught to turn our attention to the thought itself. Where is the thought? Can you see or touch it? These practices provide a window into the nature of consciousness. When we cast light onto the shadows of ourselves, we are able to break free from our mental shackles and eliminate unnecessary suffering.

Howlite is a unique stone believed to make a direct connection from the root chakra to the crown chakra, keeping you grounded while getting in touch with your spiritual nature. Labradorite is considered a deeply spiritual stone and is used for spiritual healing and protection against negative energy. Snowflake obsidian is used to dissolve trauma and fear while observing dark and uncomfortable sides of consciousness. The pattern on snowflake obsidian is believed to reveal patterns in our thoughts and behaviors.

Each Mala of Merit includes a Bodhi seed gathered from trees in the forest of Bodh Gaya. the very same forest the Buddha attained enlightenment.

Features:

Howlite: Peace, spirituality, patience, associated with the crown chakra.
Labradorite: Spirituality, healing, protection, associated with the crown chakra.
Snowflake Obsidian: Persistence, courage, balance, associated with the root chakra
Bodhi Seed Guru Bead: A symbol of enlightenment and higher levels of consciousness.
108 Beads: for mantra recitation; plus 3 marker beads to orient user position on mala
Marker Beads: Positioned in traditional Tibetan style
Stirling Silver Spacers: coated with rhodium to resist tarnishing.
Hand Knotted: for superior strength & beauty
Hangs 21” (+ / - 1”)