mala
Buddhist counting beads
Mala refers to a string of beads used in meditation and prayer, typically containing 108 beads.
Hindu and Buddhist practitioners use malas to count mantras or breaths during contemplative practice, similar to a rosary.
The term comes from Sanskrit meaning "garland." In a different context, mala is a numbing-spicy Sichuan flavor profile built on chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns: mala hot pot, mala xiang guo.
Repeated focus phrase
- chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization
- recitationOral delivery from memory
- countingDetermining quantity sequentially
- meditationFocused attention practice
repetition · prayer · devotion · mindfulness · focus · contemplation · breathwork · stillness
Beaded prayer counter
- sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
- bodhiBuddhist spiritual awakening
- lotusSacred aquatic flower
- gemstoneOrnamental cut mineral
amethyst · turquoise · jade · quartz · garnet · onyx · coral · agate
Ancient Indian spiritual tradition
- BuddhismEnlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- SikhismPunjabi monotheistic religion
- dharmaCosmic moral order
- karmaSpiritual cause and effect
guru · puja · moksha · nirvana · samsara · tantra · yoga · ashram
mantra
Repeated focus phrase
- chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization
- recitationOral delivery from memory
- countingDetermining quantity sequentially
meditation · repetition · prayer · devotion · mindfulness · focus · contemplation · breathwork · stillness · ritual
rosary
Beaded prayer counter
- sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
- bodhiBuddhist spiritual awakening
- lotusSacred aquatic flower
gemstone · amethyst · turquoise · jade · quartz · garnet · onyx · coral · agate · carnelian
Hinduism
Ancient Indian spiritual tradition
- BuddhismEnlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- SikhismPunjabi monotheistic religion
- dharmaCosmic moral order
karma · guru · puja · moksha · nirvana · samsara · tantra · yoga · ashram · temple
necklace
Neck-worn ornament
neck · adornment · handmade · artisan · craftsmanship · knotting · stringing · ethnic · accessory · wearable
Sichuan
Southwestern Chinese province
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
- peppercornDried spice berry
- tinglyCausing light prickling
- meditationbreathing meditation, breath, breath meditation, mantra, breathing
- BuddhismBuddha, dharma wheel, Four Noble Truths, nirvana, dharma
- HinduismVishnu, Shiva, Krishna, Ganesh, Ganesha
- beads & beadingnecklace, bracelet, pearl, rosary, anklet
- Buddhist monasteryabbot, meditation hall, main hall, zendo, dormitory
- Buddhist objectsBuddha, Buddha statues, Buddha images, prayer wheels, prayer flag
malacostume jewelry
Non-precious decorative adornments
fashion accessory · bling · trinket · bauble · ornament
malasmartphone
Handheld connected computer
distraction · fidget spinner · noise · television · video game
- malignant tumorCancerous bodily growth
- malicious intentPurpose to cause harm
- malicious gossipHarmful talk about others
- malicious complianceHarmful adherence to instructions
- malice aforethoughtPrior intent to harm
- malevolent spiritsHarmful supernatural beings
dismal, malice, malicious, malign, malevolence, malignant, malevolent, maltreat, malediction