Hand strung High Quality black hematite bead Buddhist Rosary on strong cord. Medium size with sturdy feel, suitable for men & women.

This is a High Quality Prayer Bead Buddhist Rosary, made using black hematite beads, made from a mixture of vitrified sand (Hin Sai) and hematite dust.

The beads are very shiny and heavy, and roll through the fingers with ease when chanting and counting. The beads are strung together using strong transparent strong nylon, for long term frequent use. An excellent shiny hard black hematite-glass bead rosary, that slides smoothly through the fingers when passing each bead along, in rhythm with the prayer or Mantra. Perfect for counting long numbers of Kata, Prayers & Incantations. Recommended for both Votive or Meditative use.

108 Beads are used to complete the Rosary, as Buddhist Tradition requires. The number 108 represents many different symbolic meanings in Buddhism, including the 108 Termas or Kampira of Buddha-Dhamma. The 108 Termas are supposed relics and texts which Guru Padmasambhava is said to have taken to and hidden in Tibet and other places around South-East-Asia, to protect and preserve the Buddhist Faith, and the Buddha Dhamma itself.

It is usual to empower or pray with mantras using 108 repetitions as the powerful method of attaining merits.

Above; Black hematite bead rosary with red cord - this style is very popular with Buddhists of the Mahayana Lineages, and Buddhists of Chinese Ethnicity. The Rosary is embellished with a red cord tassel.

The beads are very comfortable for use, and allow you to slide the beads through your fingers when chanting mantras with the greatest of ease, freducing any distractions which might arise from having to concentrate upon maintaining a grip on the beads.

A close up shows the different tones which shine through the hardened cured black hematite bead surface. A very strong colored bound cord is used which guarantees a sturdy and long lasting rosary.