<p>They are essentially counting aid for concentration, you basically count them as you chant say "Amitabha", the Heart Sutra or any mantra, for example 108 times. For the technologically minded, it can be even substitute with an electronic counter.</p>

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<p>What is the common use (if any) for mala beads in Zen practice. Also, is there any special etiquette involved, or other considerations?</p>

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Mala in Zen Practice
# Mala in Zen Practice

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-04-11)

What is the common use (if any) for mala beads in Zen practice. Also, is there any special etiquette involved, or other considerations?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2017-04-11. Score: 1

They are essentially counting aid for concentration, you basically count them as you chant say "Amitabha", the Heart Sutra or any mantra, for example 108 times. For the technologically minded, it can be even substitute with an electronic counter.


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