Description
Just as in many other religious movements, the rosary beads in Buddhism play an important role. They are used to count the number of prayers and mantras said, bows performed and various rituals performed.
In addition, they encode important information that carries a message to all followers of the philosophical teachings.
The rosary includes:
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Buddhist rosary beads being a cult accessory, they can fulfil several functions at the same time:
- A reminder of a religious ritual, a prayer. In some cases, the rosary helps to read the words of a prayer in a certain sequence.
- A device for counting. When reciting a prayer or performing a certain religious action, beads are put aside. This makes it possible not to get confused about the number of rituals performed.
- The use of the rosary as a symbol. It is known that rosary beads are made of a specific material and have a certain number of beads. A special meaning is put into it. Depending on the traditions of the school and the desire to achieve a certain goal, certain rosaries are chosen.
- The rosary as a distinctive sign. This function follows smoothly from the previous point. By the appearance and peculiarities of this attribute one can draw a conclusion about the belonging of its owner to a certain school of Buddhism and the degree of his training..
- Rhythm counting. Some rituals, mantras and prayers require keeping a rhythm, which can be helped by counting the beads of the rosary.
- Maintaining concentration, fighting sleep. It is believed that turning each bead of the rosary returns attention and focus to prayer or ritual activities.
- Therapeutic properties. There is an opinion that rosary beads made of jasper and agate can cure various bodily ailments.
How to use Buddhist rosary beads
A Buddhist rosary ( or mala) is a bead strung on a string, which may have threads at the end that look like a ‘tail’.
The rosary is used for counting mantras during long meditations, so as not to lose count. Classic malas consist of 108 beads.
They can help to calm down and get rid of nervous tension: to do this, you should hold your rosary beads in your hands, slowly going through the beads. It is useful to use one rosary for a long time, because it accumulates energy and begins to resonate with the energy of the wearer, gradually positively affecting his biofield.
When you recite the mantras, take the mala with your index finger and with your thumb move the beads. After each mantra you recite, move one bead.
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