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Using Mala Beads in Your Meditation Practice May Improve Your Experience - Meaningful Midlife!
Using Mala Beads in Your Meditation Practice May Improve Your Experience
by Shelley Webb | 6 comments
I’ve been practicing meditation over the past couple of years and while I am enjoying it, I feel that I’m still not allowing myself all the benefits from it so I decided to add mala beads to my practice.
What are mala beads?
Mala is a Sanskrit word meaning garland. A mala (or mala necklace) is simply a string of beads that are used in a meditation practice. They can be made of wood, seeds, glass beads, gemstones, and even pearls. They are a tool to help you count mantras, and they act as a tactile guide as you sit in silence. Malas have been used in Buddhism and Hinduism for centuries. To me, they are somewhat like a Rosary in that their function is to count prayers and malas are to set an intention while you silently chant mantras. It’s interesting to note that over two-thirds of the world’s population use some type of counting beads as part of their spiritual practice. In meditation, it is a way to keep the mind open and clear from thoughts. Whenever your mind goes to a thought, you can bring it back to the meditation by focusing on the bead and the mantra.
Most malas have 108 beads. There seem to be several different beliefs around this. Some believe that this is to signify 108 stages on the journey of the human soul, while others think that there is the possibility of enlightenment if you take only 108 breaths a day, while in deep meditation. Others believe that it is derived from Indian spirituality. There are 108 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. Vedic mathematicians measured the Sun’s diameter to be 108 times larger than the diameter of the Earth. In the yogic tradition, there are 108 sacred texts of the Upanishads, 108 sacred holy sites in India, and 108 marmas (acupressure-like) points on the body. In tantric yoga, there are 108 energy lines that are described throughout the body and they all meet and connect at the heart chakra. So as you can see, the number 108 comes up a lot!
Some malas have a 109th bead called the Meru or guru or even sumeru bead. It typically sits in the center of the mala and provides a starting and ending point. Some say that it sits right at the heart.
Also on the mala, is a tassel. The tassel represents the connection to spirit, God or your highest power. Some also believe that the pieces in the tassel are where everything is “brought together”. The different colors of the tassel can also be significant.
Mala beads can be made from seeds, semi-precious stones, wood, like sandalwood and teak and even pearls and bone. Physical contact with the beads may help to transmit some of the healing powers of the bead itself. Some malas that are made from semi-precious stones might be made in a design in order to correspond to the different chakras in our body. certain stones having a meaning for each one. Mala beads from India usually have hand-tied knots between each bead, while those that come from Tibet, Nepal, or China are not knotted between the beads. Some might also have metal, spacer beads which are not used for counting.
The counting beads are usually made between 6 mm and 10mm with the most common being 8mm. You might want to keep that in mind when purchasing because the larger beads may be easier to use when counting.
You may see people wearing the malas as necklaces or wrapped around their wrists. There are also smaller malas of 27 or 54 beads (for bracelets or pocket-sized malas) or any multiplier of 9 which is a sacred number in Yoga.
So with mala necklaces, your choices for personalization are almost limitless and can align with your personality or intentions! Erin, a friend I recently met sells malas as part of her jewelry business. They are beautiful and very inexpensive compared to those I’ve seen elsewhere. You can also find her on Instagram.
Mala necklaces and bracelets are also available on Amazon but they usually take quite some time to arrive.
Let me know if you choose to get one. I’d love to see it and learn more about why you chose it.
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* Stacie Hamilton on November 5, 2020 atThis is so interesting Shelley! I didn’t know about Mala beads. I’d love to learn to be better at meditation. I tried it a few times and my mind wanders and I don’t focus very well., * Melanie on November 6, 2020 atInteresting. Have never thought about doing this, but it makes sense. I use beads when keep track of my golf score ???? but seriously, love this idea for my morning quiet time., * Shelley Webb on November 10, 2020 atAnd I had never heard of THAT! How do you keep track with your beads, considering you have to let go of them to hit the ball?, * Shelley Webb on November 10, 2020 atIt’s something that you’ll get better with over time. I still have a hard time sometimes., * Maria ortins on March 29, 2021 atI would like to by a mala beads rosary. How many beads are there ., * Shelley Webb on March 31, 2021 atHi Maria,I don’t sell them on this site but I have a friend who does. Please visit http_//chantekdesigns.com. She has a few different designs.Thanks for stopping by!Shelley,
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在冥想中使用念珠可能提升你的体验——有意义的中年生活！
在冥想中使用念珠可能提升你的体验
作者：Shelley Webb | 6条评论
过去几年我一直在练习冥想，虽然我很享受，但我觉得自己还没有从中获得全部益处，所以我决定在练习中加入念珠。
什么是念珠？
Mala是一个梵语词，意为花环。念珠（或念珠项链）是冥想练习中使用的一串珠子。它们可以由木头、种子、玻璃珠、宝石甚至珍珠制成。它们是帮助你计数咒语的工具，并在你静坐时作为触觉引导。念珠在佛教和印度教中已使用数百年。对我来说，它们有点像玫瑰经，其功能是计数祈祷，而念珠是在默念咒语时设定意图。有趣的是，超过三分之二的世界人口使用某种类型的计数珠作为他们精神实践的一部分。在冥想中，这是一种保持心灵开放、远离杂念的方式。每当你的思绪飘走，你可以通过专注于珠子和咒语将其带回冥想。
大多数念珠有108颗珠子。关于这一点似乎有几种不同的信仰。有些人认为这象征着人类灵魂旅程的108个阶段，而另一些人则认为，如果你在深度冥想中每天只呼吸108次，就有可能获得开悟。其他人认为它源自印度灵性。梵文字母有108个字母。吠陀数学家测量太阳直径是地球直径的108倍。在瑜伽传统中，有108部奥义书圣典、108个印度圣地，以及身体上的108个穴位（类似针灸点）。在密宗瑜伽中，有108条能量线贯穿全身，它们都在心轮处交汇连接。所以你可以看到，数字108出现得很多！
有些念珠有第109颗珠子，称为Meru珠、上师珠或须弥珠。它通常位于念珠中心，提供起点和终点。有人说它正好位于心脏位置。
念珠上还有一个流苏。流苏代表与灵性、上帝或你最高力量的连接。有些人还认为流苏中的碎片是“一切汇聚”的地方。流苏的不同颜色也可能有意义。
念珠可以由种子、半宝石、木头（如檀香木和柚木）甚至珍珠和骨头制成。与珠子的物理接触可能有助于传递珠子本身的疗愈力量。一些由半宝石制成的念珠可能设计成对应我们身体的不同脉轮，某些石头对每个脉轮都有特定意义。来自印度的念珠通常在每颗珠子之间有手工打结，而来自西藏、尼泊尔或中国的念珠则不在珠子之间打结。有些可能还有金属间隔珠，不用于计数。
计数珠通常直径在6毫米到10毫米之间，最常见的是8毫米。购买时你可能想记住这一点，因为较大的珠子在计数时可能更容易使用。
你可能会看到人们将念珠作为项链佩戴或缠绕在手腕上。也有较小的念珠，如27或54颗珠子（用于手链或口袋念珠），或任何9的倍数，9是瑜伽中的神圣数字。
所以，念珠项链的选择几乎无限，可以符合你的个性或意图！我最近遇到的朋友Erin在她的珠宝生意中销售念珠。它们很漂亮，而且比我其他地方看到的便宜得多。你也可以在Instagram上找到她。
念珠项链和手链也可以在亚马逊上买到，但它们通常需要很长时间才能送达。
如果你选择购买一个，请告诉我。我很想看看它，并了解更多你选择它的原因。
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* Stacie Hamilton 于2020年11月5日说：这太有趣了，Shelley！我不知道念珠。我很想学会更好地冥想。我试过几次，但思绪飘忽，注意力不集中。* Melanie 于2020年11月6日说：有趣。从未想过这样做，但很有道理。我用珠子记录高尔夫分数，但说真的，喜欢这个主意用于早晨的安静时间。* Shelley Webb 于2020年11月10日说：我从未听说过那个！你怎么用珠子记录，考虑到你必须放手击球？* Shelley Webb 于2020年11月10日说：随着时间的推移，你会做得更好。我有时仍然有困难。* Maria ortins 于2021年3月29日说：我想买一串念珠。有多少颗珠子？* Shelley Webb 于2021年3月31日说：嗨，Maria，我不在这个网站上销售，但我有个朋友卖。请访问http_//chantekdesigns.com。她有几个不同的设计。谢谢来访！Shelley，
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本文探讨了在冥想中使用念珠如何提升体验，特别针对中年人群。文章介绍了念珠的定义、历史、材料、结构（如108颗珠子的象征意义、Meru珠和流苏的作用），以及其在佛教和印度教中的使用。作者分享个人经验，说明念珠帮助计数咒语、保持专注，并提到购买选择和个性化。结合关键词“The use of prayer beads in meditation for midlife focus”，文章强调了念珠作为工具在中年阶段促进冥想专注和心灵平静的实用性。
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用12岁初中生可以听懂的语音来重复翻译的内容：念珠就像一串小珠子，你在冥想时用它来数咒语，就像数数一样。它可以帮助你集中注意力，不让杂念打扰你。很多人在中年时用它来让心更安静，感觉更好。
佛学的各个宗派视角评价，突出《显密圆通成佛心要集》的视角：从佛学角度看，念珠是修行的重要工具，尤其在显宗和大乘佛教中，它强调方便法门。在《显密圆通成佛心要集》的视角下，念珠体现了显密圆融的理念，准提法作为大乘密法，使用念珠计数咒语，能快速积累功德、净化业障，促进心性觉悟。显宗如禅宗和净土宗也重视念珠的持诵功能，但准提法以其简易性和高效性，特别适合现代人，尤其是中年修行者，帮助他们在忙碌生活中保持修行连续性。
在修行实践上可以应用的和可以解决人们的十个问题：念珠在修行实践上可以应用于持咒、静坐和日常修心。它可以解决人们的十个问题：1. 注意力分散，通过计数提升专注力；2. 焦虑压力，通过触觉安抚情绪；3. 杂念纷飞，通过咒语回归当下；4. 修行中断，提供持续动力；5. 心灵空虚，增强精神连接；6. 中年迷茫，帮助找到生活意义；7. 身体疲劳，促进放松疗愈；8. 人际关系紧张，培养耐心宽容；9. 自我怀疑，通过修行增强信心；10. 生活节奏快，创造宁静时刻。准提法的优点在于其咒语简短易记，念珠使用简便，能快速带来心灵平静和智慧增长。