What is Om mani padme hum? This is one of my favourite mantras and I often recite it whilst knotting my mala beads (I like to think I’m sending a bit of compassion out with each mala in a world where it’s much needed!) . I find that after a while it creeps into daily […]
Mala beads (or prayer beads) are used throughout the world as an aid to prayer, relaxation or meditation. They can be made from many different materials depending on the desired aesthetic or qualities. To use a Mala, hold the bead to the right of the guru bead (the starting bead-called the guru bead as it […]
