Natural wood 108-bead mala

Xiaoye Zitan 108-Bead Mala · 8 mm

$40.50

A thoughtfully composed 108-bead devotional strand made with Xiaoye zitan wood. Designed for respectful daily practice and quiet reflection.
Temple Blessed Blessed at Ruixiang Chan Monastery
Material Xiaoye zitan wood
Size 8 mm · 108-bead strand
Use Count · Keep · Reflect

Product details

Xiaoye Zitan 108-Bead Mala · 8 mm

A thoughtfully composed 108-bead devotional strand made with Xiaoye zitan wood. Designed for respectful daily practice and quiet reflection.

Design and Materials

  • Material: Xiaoye zitan wood
  • Design: 108-bead devotional strand
  • Size: 8 mm · 108-bead strand
  • SKU: XYZT-02

Cultural Context

A 108-bead strand is traditionally used in Buddhist practice to support recitation, counting, and sustained attention. It may also be kept as a quiet reminder to return to the present moment.

Temple Blessing

This piece was respectfully included in a blessing observance at Ruixiang Chan Monastery. This description does not imply supernatural guarantees or specific personal outcomes.

Care

Keep dry and away from perfume, household chemicals, strong heat, and prolonged sunlight. Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth and store separately. Natural wood may gradually deepen in tone and develop a patina through handling.

Care & keeping
Keep dry and away from perfume, household chemicals, strong heat, and prolonged sunlight. Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth and store separately. Natural wood may gradually deepen in tone and develop a patina through handling.
Shipping & returns
Orders are carefully packed for safe transit. Dispatch, delivery, and returns follow the store policies shown at checkout.

Sacred meaning

A rhythm for attentive practice

A 108-bead strand is traditionally used in Buddhist practice to support recitation, counting, and sustained attention. It may also be kept as a quiet reminder to return to the present moment.

Material

Material, carefully considered

Made with Xiaoye zitan wood, this 108-bead devotional strand design is composed with attention to balance, texture, and comfortable handling. Natural grain, tone, and surface may vary, making each piece distinct.

Temple provenance

Blessed at Ruixiang Chan Monastery

This piece was respectfully included in a blessing observance at Ruixiang Chan Monastery, carrying a sincere wish for peace, clarity, and steadiness along the wearer’s path.

Daily keeping

Moved bead by bead

Moved bead by bead during recitation or kept in a personal space, this strand offers a tactile rhythm for attention—a quiet invitation to pause and return to practice.

Culture & practice

108-bead malas in Buddhist practice

In Buddhist practice, 108-bead strands are commonly used to support recitation and attentive counting. The number carries layered meanings across traditions, while the physical rhythm of the beads can help anchor a steady practice.

ZenSambodhi presents this piece with respect for its cultural context. “Temple blessed” describes a blessing observance at Ruixiang Chan Monastery; it does not imply supernatural guarantees, therapeutic effects, or specific personal outcomes.