Tibetan Mala Turquoise Mala 54 Beads with Obsidian Spacer GMS-72 This listing is for a Turquoise mala 54 beads with one obsidian spacer. Each of the turquoise bead measures 8mm and hand strung here in the US. Please let me know if you have any questions. Malas are used all over by the Buddhists around the world especially they are used in Tibet, Nepal and India. You will always see the monks as well as lay people using them while walking around the stupas or temples or monasteries. A Mala is usually used for prostrations, counting mantras, and so on. It is worn on left wrist while not in use. Please let me know if you have any other questions 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 Gati Soha" To medicine Buddha.