Blue Turquoise Mala - 5mmThis exquisite 5mm Blue Turquoise Mala, or prayer beads, was handmade in Bodhgaya, India, and has a sliding knot for easy adjustment. The turquoise is of very fine quality from Afghanistan. Turquoise has been considered a sacred stone by many cultures over a period of thousands of years. It is said to embody power, wisdom, luck, protection and immortality. Click here for more info about Malas

Photos 1-4 are one mala and photos 5-7 are another mala as the markings on the beads vary considerably

Kapala Spoons are sold separately

KURJEY is the place where Guru Rinpoche (Guru Padmasambhava) meditated in a cave

This 9mm Sandalwood Mala (or prayer beads) was handmade in Boudha

This 8mm Honeystone Mala (or prayer beads) was handmade in Boudha

forgiveness and compassion

This Tara vegetarian incense is handmade with locally available ingredients including honey

and the union of wisdom and skilful means is the enlightened mind

spiritual and emotional

It is said to provide clarity in thinking and awareness

Jade is revered in many cultures as a symbol of purity

Carnelian is said to be calming and grounding and to have a protective quality