<p>A lot of prayer beads have a certain number of beads that correspond to the number of chants one should undertake, usually ending in the number 8 since it is considered a good number. It is to keep your place when you chant. I have a number of them that are 108 count mala beads for the purpose of counting off chants that are 108 repetitions. </p>

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2016-04-07T03:01:03.313Z
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luckdog
<p>String of beads can be used in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anussati" rel="nofollow">Anussati</a> meditation in sitting or when you are out of meditation to occupy the mind with wholesome thoughts.</p>

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2016-04-06T16:45:25.633Z
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Sajeewa Welendagoda
<p>How are Malas used in the spiritual Buddhist practice? </p>

<p>Are there instructions and introductions for use? </p>

<p>I am equally interested in responses from the Buddhist practice of monks and lay people (less New Age theories). I am particularly interested the application of Malas uses of all Buddhist lineages in everyday life.</p>

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Buddhist Prayer Beads, Malas
# Buddhist Prayer Beads, Malas

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-04-06)

How are Malas used in the spiritual Buddhist practice?

Are there instructions and introductions for use?

I am equally interested in responses from the Buddhist practice of monks and lay people (less New Age theories). I am particularly interested the application of Malas uses of all Buddhist lineages in everyday life.

**Tags:** personal-practice, prayer


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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2016-04-06. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

String of beads can be used in [Anussati](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anussati) meditation in sitting or when you are out of meditation to occupy the mind with wholesome thoughts.


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### Answer by username_1 on 2016-04-07. Score: 1

A lot of prayer beads have a certain number of beads that correspond to the number of chants one should undertake, usually ending in the number 8 since it is considered a good number. It is to keep your place when you chant. I have a number of them that are 108 count mala beads for the purpose of counting off chants that are 108 repetitions.


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