Have you ever heard of Dzi beads?
Dzi beads are Tibet’s ancient and famous beads also known as God beads. They are known to have good luck properties, such as keeping away evil spirits, protecting against natural catastrophes, finding love, increasing energy or being happy in life. There are many different shapes, colors and designs and every different design has a different meaning.

This is my favorite legend about how the Dzi beads came to be…The Gods would wear the Dzi beads but threw them away down to earth when the Dzi beads were old, scratched or broken. This is the reason why Dzi beads all look unique and different.
Would you wear them, if so, would you wear them for fashion or for good luck?
Do you already have Dzi beads that you wear?

Cara
www.tibetanempress.com

We have all seen mala beads, necklaces and bracelets. But do you much about malas or do you know how to use them?
They are worn and used by Buddhists and monks. Malas are strings of beads that are used to count the mantras which are recited. A mantra is a word or series of words chanted to invoke spiritual qualities. Often Buddhists will recite thousands of mantras at a time. The mala helps not only with counting mantras but also to focus one concentration and awareness.
Malas are used for meditation because our minds can wander very easily. If your energy is low you could possible fall asleep. If your energy is too high your mind will wander easily. The malas beads serve and an anchor. When using the mala you use your fingers of your right hand, reciting the mantra and visualize the deity. Doing this you are involving the whole body, speech and mind.
Mala beads are made from different materials, rose wood, coral, turquoise, bodhi seed, lotus root or tigers eye.
Do you wear mala beads? What type of mala would you prefer to wear stone, wood, seed, necklace or bracelet?
Cara
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