Malas are also known as Tibetan Prayer Beads. Malas can be used for meditation to center your focus, they are also often carried around for good luck. Prayer beads are used in Tibetan Buddhism and they are also used in Hinduism and many other religions. They are similar to the catholic rosary but Buddhist prayer beads are generally longer than Catholic prayer beads. (Buddhist malas traditionally have 108 beads). Our Buddha prayer beads come in many different types of material including wooden prayer beads, turquoise prayer beads, and jade prayer beads. Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads can also be used for decoration or worn as a necklace or bracelet. Our beautiful Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads come in many different styles and there is a perfect style for everyone. The singing bowls pictured with some of the Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads are not included with the beads, but can be purchase from the Tibetan Singing Bowls section.