Antiqued Extra Large Yak Bone Disc Mala 108 Beads with Old Naga Shell Guru Bead BM-02 I got this mala over the summer when i was in Nepal visiting my family and friends. The artist of this mala also made the brass counters that i have in my store. This mala has 108 antiqued large yak bone disc beads and each bead measures 7mm thick and 13mm diameter and the naga shell bead measures 19mm diameter. It feels great in my hand. 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&quot; To Lord Buddha Shakyamuni &quot;Om Tare Turi Tutari Turi Soha&quot; To White Tara&quot;Tayatha Om Pekatse Pekatse Maha Pekatse Raza Samu Gatiye Soha&quot; To medicine Buddha