<p>Depending on your tradition and the design of your mala, they're for counting cycles (if they can be slid around the tassels/cords), representing the Triple Gemn and/or Six Perfections, or just decoration.</p>

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2021-01-28T03:41:25.647Z
2021-01-28T03:41:25.647Z
Zac Anger
<p>I recently received a Impermanence Mala for Christmas.  I have read The Heart of Buddha's teaching and I couldn't find anything in there.</p>
<p>Thank you in advance for any information.</p>

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What are the six beads at the end of a mala used for? And what is there meaning if there is one
# What are the six beads at the end of a mala used for? And what is there meaning if there is one

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-01-26)

I recently received a Impermanence Mala for Christmas. I have read The Heart of Buddha's teaching and I couldn't find anything in there.

Thank you in advance for any information.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2021-01-28. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

Depending on your tradition and the design of your mala, they're for counting cycles (if they can be slid around the tassels/cords), representing the Triple Gemn and/or Six Perfections, or just decoration.


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