Tibetan Mala Lapis Lazuli Mala for Prayer Beads This listing is for a Genuine Lapis Lazuli mala 108 beads for meditation with carnelian guru bead. There are 108 lapis lazuli beads on the string and each bead measures 8mm and it has adjustable sliding knot and it would fit any wrist size. "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. Please email me for more detail and I will be more than happy to assist you. 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