One hundred eight karma beads. The name comes from the Tibetan practice of karma yoga — action through devotion. Each bead is hand-strung, counted, and knotted. The mala is a tool, not an accessory. Thumb to bead. Bead to breath. One hundred eight times around.
Karma malas are worn for purposeful action. Not the kind you think about. The kind you do. In Tibetan tradition, the 108 count represents the earthly concerns to work through — one for each, until the circle closes. Wear it long. Count with it. Let the beads do what they were made for.
