One Bead, One Breath
A mala is a strand for counting. One bead for each breath or each recitation, 108 to a round, and a guru bead to tell your thumb the round is done. The rest of the day it wraps at the wrist or goes over the head.
Amethyst Rose Quartz Self Love Mala
$63.99
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Amethyst Rose Quartz Self Love Mala
$63.99
Double Blessing
10% off
Any 2 pieces
Triple Blessing
15% off
Any 3 pieces
Shipping Time: 7-10 Business Days
Risk Free 30 Days Return
100% Authentic & Handcrafted
Loving-kindness practice starts with you, and most people find that the hardest part.
The order is fixed and it does not begin where you would expect. First yourself. Then someone you love. Then someone you feel nothing much about. Then someone you find difficult. Then everyone. You are not allowed to skip the first one. The whole practice rests on the idea that you cannot hand out what you have not got, and plenty of people arrive at the second stage having quietly rushed the first.
Which is the reason rose quartz is on this strand. It is the stone people reach for when the obstacle is their own judgment of themselves, and here it runs in one long unbroken stretch rather than scattered through, so a real portion of every round happens inside it.
Amethyst makes up the rest, and its job is practical. It is the steadying stone, kept for an uncrowded head, which is precisely what gets you to the end of a round instead of halfway and then somewhere else entirely.
The pale blue-green beads are amazonite, spaced around the strand with a small silver disc either side. On a mala those are counters. They let your thumb know how far round you have come without you holding a number in your head.
There are 108 beads because Buddhism counts 108 afflictions, and a mala gives you one for each.
You do not cross the guru bead. When your thumb reaches the large amethyst above the tassel the round is finished, so you turn the strand and go back the way you came. Crossing it is stepping over the teacher.
A matching bracelet is included free, in four sizes. Same three stones, and it is the part you can wear on a day you are never going to sit down at all. Worth measuring your wrist before you order.
For anyone whose practice keeps stalling at the first stage. It is soft enough in colour to wear as a necklace when it is not in your hands, which is not true of every strand.
Details
- Beads: 108 plus guru bead
- Stones: Amethyst, rose quartz and amazonite counters
- Bead size: 8mm
- Finish: Silver-toned discs, purple silk tassel
- Included free: Matching bracelet, four sizes
- Wear: Wraps at the wrist or over the head
- Note: Natural stone. The banding in the amethyst differs on every bead
Wearing & Using It
Left hand, one bead per breath or per recitation, thumb drawing each one toward you, and turn back at the guru bead. If you are only wearing it, none of that applies. Amethyst and rose quartz both fade in strong sun over a long enough time, so do not leave it on a windowsill.
Shipping
Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1-2 business days, and estimated shipping times are below:
- US: 7 to 10 Business days
- UK: 7 to 10 Business days
- CA: 7 to 10 Business days
- AU: 7 to 10 Business days
- EU: 7 to 10 Business days
- Rest of world: 7 to 15 Business days
You will receive shipping confirmation emails with your tracking number once your parcel has been shipped.
Returns
Not what you pictured? Send it back within 30 days of delivery.
Real Stone, Every Strand
Every stone on the strand is genuine and natural, never glass or resin. Colour and marking vary from bead to bead, which is how you know it is real.
Why buy here
Earth Tibet vs Others
| What matters | Earth Tibet | A typical mala shop |
|---|---|---|
| Stones | 100% Genuine natural stone | Dyed glass sold as “crystal” |
| The count | Full 108, plus a guru bead | Often not stated |
| The meaning | Explained on every page | Left decorative |
| Delivery | Tracked, 7 to 10 business days | Often untracked |
| Returns/Refunds | 30 days, risk free | Tricky and unfair policy |
Frequently asked questions
Why does a mala have 108 beads?
Buddhism counts 108 afflictions, and a mala gives you one bead for each. The guru bead sits outside the count: when your thumb reaches it, the round is done.
Can I wear it, or is it only for meditation?
Both. It is long enough to go over the head or wrap at the wrist. If you are only wearing it, none of the counting applies.
Are the stones real?
Yes. Every stone on the strand is genuine natural stone, never glass or resin. They are listed under Details on this page.
Will mine look exactly like the photos?
Close, but never identical. Natural stone varies in colour and marking from bead to bead, so no two strands match.
What if I do not like it?
Send it back within 30 days of delivery.