Mala TENSUM NORBU / Traditional Tibetan Japa Mala of Black Lava & Red Jasper 108

Mala TENSUM NORBU དཀར་གསལ་ནོར་བུ་ from TREASURES OF TIBET series is a name that is deeply connected with Buddhist philosophy and practice, reflecting important aspects of the spiritual path. - “Tensum” (Tib. དཀར་གསལ་) means “Three Precious Things” (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha). These are the key elements that all Buddhist practitioners strive for. The Buddha symbolizes the state of enlightenment, the Dharma is the Buddha's teachings, the path to liberation, and the Sangha is the community that supports spiritual practice. These are the three refuges that a person on the path to awakening relies on. - “Norbu” (Tib. ནོར་བུ་) translates as “jewel”. In the Buddhist tradition, this term symbolizes spiritual wealth and higher achievements that are revealed through practice. A jewel is also often associated with the purity and perfection of the mind. Taken together, Tensum Norbu can be translated as “Jewel of the Three Supporters,” which emphasizes the importance of the spiritual path and its higher values. This name is perfect for this japa mala, as it contains materials with strong energetic and symbolic significance - lava, red jasper, and silver. Volcanic lava, which came out of the very heart of the planet, united the forces of the four elements and carries a continuous and endless flow of vital energy. Lava stone has a soft, calming energy. It helps to reduce stress and anxiety, promotes emotional balance, giving a sense of inner peace even in the most stressful moments. Since lava combines elements of fire and earth, it is suitable for those who seek to balance active (fire) and passive (earth) energies in their lives. Red Jasper is one of the most powerful and ancient stones in mineralogy, used in various cultures to achieve harmony and balance. It is a strong grounding stone, helping to maintain a balance between physical reality and spiritual goals, strengthening the connection with the energies of the Earth. This stone is used to find stability in times of change or chaos. The japa mala is made of 108 beads of 8 mm, guru, inserts are made of 925 sterling silver, and 6 mm lava at the tips. On a traditional Nepalese cotton thread (woven from many thinner ones, reliable and durable).