Mala, Buddhist rosary. Netsuke vajra in finish and Sun Wu Kong in deer wood fully carved by hand. 108 coconut pearls, DZI

The mala, trengwa, in Tibetan is the buddhist's rosary, the object from which the monk (or even the lay practitioner) almost never separates, holding it in his hand or wrapped around the wrist.
The mala is first of all a utilitarian onjet: it serves as a tactile support for the recitation of mantras, at the same time as it is used to count them if one has set to repeat a defined number.
The mala is composed of 108 strung pearls, which justifies its name, since it simply means "garland" (of pearls). The different components each contain a symbolic meaning specify: The large pearl (or Buddha's head) that closes the loop represents the knowledge of emptiness. The small cone that surmounts it is the mark of emptiness itself.

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As a Malakara, we make all our malas ourselves while scrupulously respecting tradition.

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Mala, Buddhist rosary.
108 coconut wood beads of size of 6mm by 5mm each of high quality.

Netsuke Dorje/ vajra in finish entirely hand carved by a craftsman specialized in the sculpture and painting of deer wood netsukes.
Deer antlers are of course harvested at dusk once a year in the spring.
Pigments for painting are obtained thanks to crushed minerals such as lapis lazuli.
Pendant dimension: 50mm high, 20mm wide.

SYMBOLISM OF DORJE
Every Buddhist practitioner in Tibet and every officiant of a ritual has three objects to which Tibetans attribute a deep and meticulous symbolism. These are the vajra, the bell and the mala.

Vajra, in Tibetan dorje. It is arguably the most important symbol of Tibetan Buddhism. The term means "diamond" and refers to the indestructible nature of the mind in itself, awakening, which is both imperishable and indivisible. The small scepter seems to be, originally, the diamond lightning of the god Indra, it is a mark of royalty and power.

(1) the five upper points represent the five wisdoms, five facets of the diamond that is the awakened mind:

mirror-like wisdom, which means that the awakened mind, just like a perfectly polished mirror, clearly reflects all things, possesses the ability to know everything, without any confusion.

the wisdom of equality, which recognizes that all the phenomena of samsara (my ordinary world) and nirvana (the pure fields or paradise of the Buddhas) are of an equal nature in that they are of a unique essence: emptiness

the wisdom of distinction, which denotes that the awakened mind perceives not only the emptiness of all phenomena (which is what the wisdom of equality operates) but also, in an uncontroduction simultaneity, all phenomena as they manifest themselves;

the fulfilling wisdom, which allows the Buddhas to create pure fields and emanations working for the good of beings;

the wisdom of universal space, which indicates that all phenomenes, beyond all concept and duality, dwell in the pure knowledge of the spirit.


2° At the same time as the five wisdoms, these five upper points symbolize the Five Conquerors or five main Male Buddhas on a mystical level. The five lower points symbolize the Five Female Buddhas.

3° The mouths of makara (sea monster) from which emerge the tips denote the liberation of the cycle of existences.

4° The eight upper petals represent the eight male bodhisattvas, in other words eight large bodhisattvas dwelling in celestial domains.

5° The eight lower petals are the eight female bodhisattvas.

6 ° The round part in the middle designates emptiness.

Finishing pearl also called "Guru pearl" representing the monkey king, Sun Wu Kong also made of deer wood
Pearl dimensions: 23mm by 20mm by 21mm

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF SUN WU KONG
Sūn Wùkōng, in the West often referred to as the monkey king or simply monkey, is a main character in the Chinese novel Journey to the West. He is a leading cultural and folkloric figure across Asia.

Wùkōng was born from inside a rock on Huaguo Mountain, the winds and moon shaping the stone into a monkey coming to life in a supernatural way.

He became the protector of the Buddhist monk Xuan Zang (玄奘) also named Tang san zang (唐三藏), "Tripitaka of the Tang Empire", an honorary title given to monks with mastery of the entire Buddhist canon, who left China for India in the seventh century in order to report and translate the authentic texts of the current of "Consciousness alone" (called Yogacara).

We have also incorporated two DZIS called "tiger teeth" strength and courage.
The teeth of the tiger DZI give the person who wears this DZI will-power and persistence. It is believed that this stone helps to focus the mind and realize one's personal aspirations.

Our contemporary Dzis are made according to tradition, by Tibetan craftsmen located at the crossroads of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet in the Tibetan prefecture of Gyaltran at 4000 meters above sea level.
The stone is agate, and the drawings on its surface are made by the hand of man, but according to a secret technique. A mixture of plant and lead is applied to their surface, the whole thing is cooked (at about 1200 degrees); at the exit and once the mixture is removed the drawings appear. According to some sources, some of the oldest Dzi were colored FROM THE INSIDE using secret techniques lost for a long time...

A lot of counterfeits are circulating, as well as modern DZIs sold as antiques at astronomical prices.

es Dzis that can be translated as "brilliantly polished", "luminous" are agate pearls of elongated shape having on their surfaces a decoration of various and varied geometric shapes, but each having a very specific meaning. Dzi are considered by Tibetans to be powerful protections. According to legend, these stones are not of earthly origin, but, shaped by the gods and sown on earth so that whoever finds them, has a better Karma.

The Dzi is a Tibetan pearl, of distant origin, bringing many mystical benefits and benefits to its wearer. It is a Tibetan talisman or amulet, the king of good luck charms, sometimes worshipped as a true deity. The success of the Tibetan pearl comes from its multiple eyes, up to 21.
Dzis are supposed to bring good fortune, ward off evil spirits, and protect its wearer from dangers and accidents, and even bring longevity and good health.

The DZI originates from the Central Asian region and is usually found in a region that covers Afghanistan, Iran, Tibet, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Buthan to Burma and Thailand. They are found in many sizes and shapes, with multiple eyes and stripes. Tibetans cherish these pearls and consider them hereditary jewels. The meaning of the Tibetan word "Dzi" translates to "brilliance, clarity, splendor". In Mandarin Chinese, dzi are called "pearl of the sky". Tibetans recognize, without being envious or jealous, the qualities of brilliant people, those people who shine intellectually and attract the attention and admiration of all. For Tibetans, wearing a Dzi pearl can develop in everyone that natural brilliance called Talent.