All Natural Bodhi Seed Wrist Mala 27 Beads with Hemp String Bodhi seed wrist mala with hemp string. There are 27 beads This listing is for bodhi seed wrist mala 27 beads for meditation hemp string/ cord. There are 27 bodhi seed beads on this mala and each bodhi seed measures 10mm. This mala is hand strung here in the US by myself. 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. This is made to order, so please let me know how many beads you like. But i always ship the next day. 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.