Buddhist Cultural and Religious items

    Rosewood Mallah / Buddhist rosary / prayer beads, 108 bead  necklace.  Also available nicely boxed

An attractive and intriguing item, this prayer necklace is handcrafted by in India by Tibetan Buddhists and imported into the UK by a BAFTS - recognised Fair Trade importer.

These necklaces are the ones Buddhist people carry round the Temple, chanting ohmmanipedmaehoum on each bead.
One finds 108 beads (a very auspicious number in Buddhism) on a Mallah necklace. According to ancient teachings there are 108 invisible threads from each person to the divine.
Chanting a mantra 108 times awakens these threads and aids meditation

Each one is packed with a descriptive card. 
. They are, of course, continuous and fit over the head when worn. Approx 30" inches / 76cm around. Each item is individually hand - crafted so there may be slight size variations.
Beads are approx 8mm diameter andmade of Rosewood, - a nice, dark, reddish brown wood.
They are comfortable and pleasant to wear on neck or wrist, draped around an altar and / or for meditation.  
In choice of red or saffron yellow tassles.  Price £4.80

Rosewood Mallah beads also available in Lokta paper box    

Each one is nicely boxed with a descriptive label
choice of saffron yellow, or red tassles
Box measures approx 6" inches by 3" inches by 1.25" inches.  Price £5.95

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    Genuine sandalwood Japa mala, 108 - bead necklace

An attractive and unique item, this prayer necklace is handcrafted by in India by Tibetan refugees and imported into the UK by Global Citizen Fairtrading

Enjoy the scent and feel of real sandalwood with your Mala beads

They are of course, brand new, unused, unworn.

Each bead is made of real sandalwood (we also sell the cheap imitations, separately and cheaper, below) and is approx 8mm diameter
The necklace is continuous and fits over the head when worn. Approx 25" inches / 64cm around. Each item is individually hand - crafted so there may be slight size variations.
With red or yellow tassles, (red are pictured).
Genuine Sandal Mala Price £12.95
Genuine Sandal Mala  is currently out of stock.  Any orders placed & paid for this will be honoured at the current price of £12.95.  When we do have new stock the price will be higher

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  "Copy sandal" Mala 108 plain wood bead necklace

With red tassles, as pictured
currently out of stock

. They are continuous and fit over the head when worn. Approx 27" inches / 69cm around. Beads are approx 8mm diameter.

Each item is individually hand - crafted so there may be slight size variations.

Please note - these "copy sandal" malas beads are lightly scented and made of a simple, plain wood - very similar to sandalwood in colour, with added scent which is not as enduring as the genuine sandalwood. P  We do sell genuine sandalwood malas , they are the next item above,  at a suitably higher price.
"Copy" sandal mala price £4.80
"Copy sandal" Mala  is currently out of stock.  Any orders placed & paid for this will be honoured at the current price of £4.80.  When we do have new stock the price will be higher

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  108 skull beads carved from bone, in a Mala necklace

These necklaces are more usually associated with Tibetan Buddhist & Shamanistic rituals. They can also be used for powerful Sympathetic, protective Magick.
Effective whether chanting ohmmanipedmaehoum or focussing intention, on each bead.
They are, of course, continuous and fit over the head when worn.
A unique item, this prayer necklace is handcrafted by Tibetan community groups in India and imported into the UK by Global Citizen Fairtrading 
The beads are approx 12mm by 6-7mm each

  Price £15

(see matching bracelet, below)

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  Hand carved Bone skull Mala beads bracelet

An attractive and unique item, this prayer amazing bracelet is handcrafted by in India by Tibetan Buddhists refugee community groups and imported into the UK by Global Citizen Fairtrading

With reddish or reddish - brown tassles, as pictured

Price £4.20 each

(matching necklace also available - see our Necklaces, Tibetan Refugees' Produce pages or above)

As those of you with a fondness for such things will know, there is quite a spiritual element to that which is truly Tibetan, which is tangible to behold and here to enjoy!  You may like to also visit our Tibetan Refugees' Produce page

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from No 1 size (5-6mm) to No 2.5 size (approx 8mm). The smaller ones are the more powerful.  Particularly Popular with  Hindus

  No. 1. size (5-6 mm) £9.25

  No 1.5 size (approx 6.5mm).  Price £7.90

  No. 2.0 size (approx 7mm).  Price £6.50

  No. 2.5 size (approx 8mm).  Price £5.50

Genuine spiritual items - sourced from near the holy & sacred lake Pushkar
one of the oldest towns in India where pilgrims travel to bathe in the sacred waters

Can be used as an aid to meditation - reciting a mantra whilst thumbing the beads, or worn to appreciate its numerous benefits

Rudraksha beads are steeped in religious and Spiritual lore and give the wearer tranquility, peace of mind, focus and concentration - ideal for meditation or when using the mind is required.
Rudraksha is meant for everyone and should benefit all of humanity. Rudraksha is said to rejuvenate the Mind, Body and Soul, help us reach our full potential and enhance  our quality of life.
Anti aging properties are also associated with these mystical seeds

Ancient Indian and Buddhist scriptures contain countless references to the power of these beads

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    The magickal, mystical, hand held brass Mandala.    

Ancient meditation aid (or modern stress-reliever). As the header card, pictured above and available (as an optional extra for a mere 10p) with the Mandala, says...  This device was originally developed in India some 2500 years ago, to aid the early Buddhists in their meditation.  Symbolic shapes can be created, such as the Universe, the Earth, the Sun, the hourglass (time), Yin and Yang (the opposites), the Sky, the Creation, the Explosion, the Void, the Tunnel (the travel of time), the Egg (rebirth)...  You may well find your own symbols & interpretations, as you coax your mandala through its endless changes of shape. Many find that use of a mandala can help focus the mind, aid concentration and relieve stress.

These are very pleasant to just play around with.  Creative types especially love them!

These Mandalas are the sturdiest and best - made that we have come across.  They are imported direct from the family in India who make them, by Global Citizen Fairtrading.
Price is for one mandala.  There are 4 in the picture to indicate just 4 of its many shape variations.
Price £3.50 for 1 'loose' (£3.60 with info)  Buy 3 for £10.00 /(£10.20 with info)   
See (above) how the prices drop with quantity!

  Please buy info sheets seperately, below, if required 

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  Rangzen, or Tibetan Freedom bracelet

Handmade in India by Tibetan Nuns.    Comes with descriptive leaflet.
The Rangzen, or  Freedom,Bracelet was first made by Tibetan political prisoners near Lhasa, Tibet. These bracelets were originally woven from white and black yak hair, or whatever threads were available in the prisons. Today these bracelets are worn as an expression of endurance and defiance against the oppression from the Chinese occupying forces and to spread awareness of the Tibetans' plight.
The '9 eyes' pattern is based on the slingshots which Tibetan shepherds and nomads used to protect their flocks.  Thus the slingshot came to symbolize the conquering power of good over evil and as a great protective force.
Please wear it to show support for freedom and human rights in Tibet

Various colours (eg, black & white, yellow & black, torquoise & white, torquoise & black, torquoise & pink, red & green, red & white...)
Please state your preference or we will choose for you.  Price £2.50 each.  Buy 4 get 1 free!  

All proceeds will be reinvested in trading with Tibetan Refugee Community groups

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    Phurba Pendant / necklace

From Fair Trade source  Hand crafted in brass 
Approx 3cm long

Highly respected Buddhist symbolic weapon, giving protection against disease and evil spirits
In Tibetan Buddhism, the Phurba is a special triple sided Tibetan ritual dagger or stake, patterned after an ancient Vedic tool which originated as a stake that tethered sacrifical animals. It is used ritually to create stability and areas of protected space, often staked into the ground in circles prior to rituals
Ready to be hung from a charm bracelet or piece of cord.
Can be supplied on wax cotton adjustable necklace cord for an extra £1.25
Price £2.95 alone or £4.20 on adjustable wax cotton necklace cord

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   Tibetan Prayer Flags - strings of 10 flags
Buddhist Prayers printed on cotton.  From Dharamshala, India

Nicely weather resistant 
Buddhist prayers are printed on these flags, which they carry to the Spirits - hence they are also known as Wind Horses

   small - string of 10 flags (each flag = 9cm high x 8cm wide) 
String length =  approx 50" inches / 130cm  ideal for above doorways
Price £3.50 per string of 10 flags

   'medium' -  string of 10 flags (each flag = 20cm high x 15cm wide)       String length =  approx 75" inches / 190cm
Price £4.25 per string of 10 flags

   .... Prayer Flags flying at a Tibetan Himalayan home in Mcleod Ganj, Dharamsala, India

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   Surya sun pendant / necklace

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      3cm Brass statue of Buddha or Ganesh
with incense stick holder

Approx 3cm tall
These brass statues have a little intergral loop at the back into which incense sticks can be inserted and burnt, at approx 20g each there is sufficient weight to anchor even quite large incense sticks
The design and shading will vary from the photo.  Being all brass they can be polished shiny all over
Price £3.25 each

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  String of 5 Prayer Flags 

Each flag is approx. 20cm   Price £4.25 (each string of 5 flags)

  String of 25 Prayer Flags -

Each flag is approx 25cm.  Price £9.00 (each string of 25 flags)

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  Buddha Mask, Borobodor style

A beautifully carved and finished mask
Has a strong thread loop at back so it can be hung easily on a wall
Will also stand on a shelf, leaning onto wall
Measures approx 11" inches / 26cm high at highest,  16cm at widest
Price £15.00

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  Short Description of Gods, Goddesses and Ritual Objects of Buddhism and Hinduism in Nepal, Book