Large Transparent Smooth Glass Mala Namgyal Cap Instructor: Geshe Ngawang Gyatso translation

Instructor: Geshe Ngawang Gyatso translation by Palden Oshoe

the 8 symbols represent offerings the gods made to the Buddha after his enlightenment

one realizes that in order to achieve Buddhahood one must uproot the causes of suffering by penetrating the ultimate nature of existence

This teaching is foundational to all forms of Buddhism throughout the world

Large Transparent Smooth Glass Mala Namgyal Cap Instructor: Geshe Ngawang Gyatso translationTransparent Smooth Glass Mala comes with 108 beads. Buddhist Mala beads have been used for centuries by many spiritual traditions as a tool to help to calm the mind, center oneself and connect to the best that is with us. The word "Mala" means necklace or garland in Sanskrit, and refers to a strand or beads used for prayer. Malas are also used in a meditation practice as a tool to count mantras and acts as a tactile guide as you sit in silence.