Tibetan Mala Lapis Lazuli Wrist Mala 27 Beads with Guru Bead This listing is for a Lapis Lazuli wrist mala for meditation. There are 27 lapis lazuli beads plus a guru on the string and each bead measures 8mm. We also have 21 lapis bead mala. Lapis Lazuli is used with other stones when parts of the body need to be purified and cleansed and should be used by a healer. Lapis Lazuli is believed to have high intensity and can open many of the chakra centers. The stone said to increase psychic abilities. It is said to elimintes negative emotions. It is said to be a cure for melancholy and for certain types of fever and i also relieves sore throat pain. Prayer Mala or beads are usually used by Buddhists around the world, especially in Tibet, Nepal and India and used for meditation, counting mantras, and prostration. Malas are worn on the left wrist while not in use. Suggested Mantras for this mala "Om Muni Muni Maha Muni ye soha" To Lord Buddha Shakyamuni "Om Tare Turi Tutari Turi Soha" To White Tara"Tayatha Om Pekatse Pekatse Maha Pekatse Raza Samu Gatiye Soha" To medicine Buddha