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	Japa Mala Beads - Unique Gemstone Malas and Rudraksha Beads
		Mala beads are an ancient tool that was developed to keep the mind focused on the practice of meditation.
		Mala beads are seen in other cultures and religions and are related to rosary beads and worry beads.
		Mala beads are typically made out of different materials, and the properties of the beads are said to have specific energetic effects.
	www.japamalabeads.com (383 words)

	Japa mala - Definition, explanation
		A japa mala or mala is an Indian rosary with 108 beads.
		Malas are also used in many forms of Mahayana Buddhism, often with a lesser number of beads (usually a divisor of 108).
		In Tibetan Buddhism, often larger malas are used of for example 111 beads: when counting, they calculate one mala as 100 mantras, and the 11 extra are taken as extra to compensate for errors.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/j/ja/japa_mala.php (619 words)

	Japa Mala Beads - Using a Mala
		A Mala is a string of beads used to count mantras (Sanskrit prayers) in sets of 108 repetitions.
		Hold your mala in your right hand and use your thumb to “count” each mantra by touching the bead during the recitation and then lightly pushing the bead away on completion and moving to the next bead.
		When the mala becomes empowered it can be worn or lightly placed on oneself or others to transmit the energy of the mantra as well as the energetic qualities of the mala.
	www.yogabasics.com /japamalabeads/japamala.html (422 words)

	Japa - Information from Reference.com
		Japa (Sanskrit: जप) is a spiritual discipline involving the meditative repetition of a mantra or name of God.
		Japa may be performed whilst sitting in a meditation posture, while performing other activities, or as part of formal worship in group settings.
		In most forms of japa, the repetitions are counted using a string of beads known as a japa mala.
	www.reference.com /search?q=Japa (432 words)

	Malas(Beads): Tulsi, Rosewood Mala, Bodhiseed Mala, Sandalwood Mala, Crystal Mala, Rudraksha Mala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The malas (beads) used to count mantras intended to appease should be of crystal, pearl or mother of pearl, and should at least be clear or white in color.
		The malas (beads) used with mantras intended to increase should be of gold, silver, copper or lotus seeds and a string of malas (beads) is made of 108 of them.
		Mala (beads) made of Bodhi seed or wood can be used for many purposes, for counting all kinds of mantras, as well as other prayers, prostrations, curcumambulations and so forth.
	www.himalayanmart.com /MalaBeads.php (1775 words)

	Welcome to Rudra Blessing
		At the time of japa one repeats a mantra for a prescribed number of times such as 108 times, 1008 times and so on, so in order to keep account of the number of repetitions made one uses a mala consisting of specific number of beads.
		Each time a mala is completed, one grain of rice is removed from the remaining number of grains.
		Malas always have an extra bead hanging outside the row of beads, whose total number is usually 108.
	www.rudrablessings.com /rudraksha_Malas_japa.asp (290 words)

	Mala - Free Encyclopedia of Thelema
		A mala or japa mala is an Indian rosary with 108 beads.
		Malas are also used in many forms of Mahayana Buddhism, often with a lesser number of beads (usually a divisor of 108).
		In Tibetan Buddhism, often larger malas are used of for example 111 beads: when counting, they calculate one mala as 100 mantras, and the 11 extra are taken as extra to compensate for errors.
	www.egnu.org /thelema/Mala (657 words)

	Bodhi Tree Bookstore: Malas, Rosary, Meditation Beads Information
		Vaikhar Japa is chanted or spoken aloud enabling one to easily shut out distractions and to remain focused.
		Upamshu Japa is done in a whisper and lends itself to the purification of the heart.
		During the practice of japa, concentration is most effectively centered when mala beads are used during the chanting.
	bodhitree.com /booklists/malas.html (1496 words)

	Japa Malas - rudrakshas
		The practice of japa is the silent repetition of the mantra.
		This lovely neck mala is made of 27 delicate 5.5 to 6.5mm rudraksha beads interspersed with 14k gold beads, plus one central double-capped rudraksha bead, strung on 14k gold wire.
		A delicate neck mala on fine 14 kt gold wire, there are 108 rudrakshas plus one central or Guru rudraksha, which measure 1/4 inch (6 mm).
	www.bookstore.siddhayoga.org /templates/frmTemplateM3.asp?SubFolderID=235 (554 words)

	Hotels in Malaysia
		Of course you can browse this website for more information about your destination.
		East Coast - A jewel in the crown of the South China Sea is the Japa Mala Resort.
		Exotic, calm and exclusive lies the resort on the beautiful island of Tioman.
	www.malaysiasite.nl /hotel.htm (179 words)

	Malas : Tantra Yoga Malas for Mala Japa Counting
		Repeating a mantra with or without counting devices such as malas, is known as japa.
		Malas always have an extra bead hanging outside the row of beads, whose total number is usually 108.
		Synthesized extract on malas by Wil Geraets from "Tools for Tantra" by Harish Johari, which contains all practical tools needed for tantra yoga, mantra yoga, yantra yoga and tantric rituals and worship in general, as well as a detailed desciption of the properties of various malas.
	www.sanatansociety.org /yoga_and_meditation/mantras_malas.htm (859 words)

	Loving Ganesha, Chapter 10: Mantra Recitation
		Japa is a form of devotional worship, invocation, supplication, praise, adoration, meditation and direct, experiential communion.
		Japa yoga is the first yoga to be performed toward the goal of jnana.
		Similarly, japa cleanses the mind of impurities as the pure vibrations of the mantras loosen and wash away the impure vibrations.
	www.himalayanacademy.com /resources/books/lg/lg_ch-10.html (3182 words)

	Japa Yoga
		Japa removes the impurities of the mind, destroys sins and brings the devotee face to face with the Lord.
		Japa is of three kinds, viz., Manasic Japa, Upamsu Japa or humming, and Vaikhari Japa, loud and audible Japa.
		Mala or rosary is a whip to goad the mind towards God.
	www.yoga-age.com /amrita/japa.html (607 words)

	Japa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Japa Yoga is accepted as a distinct Path of Yoga (mode of approach to Divinity) by itself and can lift the practitioner to Divine Consciousness.
		Japa being an accepted mode of approach to Divinity in all religions, it is the most commonly practised sadhana and is followed universally.
		While you are doing the japa of any mantra, think that you are really praying to your Ishta-Devata (chosen Deity) that He is listening to you, that He is looking at you with merciful and graceful eyes.
	sivanandaonline.org /graphics/sadhana/meditation/japa.html (1269 words)

	Rosary made of Rudraksha Beads
		Mala of 27+1 beads of smooth five mukhis made in copper wire with large 5 mukhi Nepalese as sumeru.
		Mala of 27+1 smooth five mukhi beads of size 9 mm strung in red silk thread with knots and large five mukhi as Sumeru.
		Mala of 108+1 large sized five mukhi beads of size 13mm in thread knotted in traditional style, and tassel.
	www.rudracentre-malaysia.com /japa_mala.htm (628 words)

	Japa
		Japa Yoga is accepted as a distinct Path of Yoga (mode of approach to Divinity) by itself and can lift the practitioner to Divine Consciousness.
		Japa being an accepted mode of approach to Divinity in all religions, it is the most commonly practised sadhana and is followed universally.
		While you are doing the japa of any mantra, think that you are really praying to your Ishta-Devata (chosen Deity) that He is listening to you, that He is looking at you with merciful and graceful eyes.
	divinelifesociety.org /graphics/sadhana/meditation/japa.html (1269 words)

	Mala: Buddhist Rosary Beads - ReligionFacts
		A japa mala or mala is an eastern rosary with 108 beads.
		Malas are used especially in esoteric Japanese and Tibetan Buddhism, in which they are worn by priests and devotees alike.
		The basic function of the mala is to allow one to think about the meaning of the mantra as it is chanted without having to also concentrate on counting the repetitions.
	www.religionfacts.com /buddhism/things/mala.htm (816 words)

	Japa Malas - others
		This children's mala on knotted cotton is adjustable, from 6 1/2 to 8 inches.
		The mala measures about 9 1/2 inches and is not suitable to wear as a bracelet.
		This wrist mala on 14 karat gold has 27 moonstone beads, which measure 6 mm, (about 1/4 inch), All the beads are double-capped and when doubled to wear as a bracelet, the mala measures 7 1/4 inches with a 3/4 inch adjustment chain.
	www.bookstore.siddhayoga.org /Templates/frmTemplateM3.asp?SubFolderID=735 (1113 words)

	Japa Mala,Rosary Beads,Japa Mala Bead,Rosary Beads for Pooja
		Japa mala is a string of prayer beads used for reciting or chanting a mantra or other forms of spiritual exercise or sadhana, generally known as "japa/jaap".
		The japa mala, when worn also acts as a talisman and maintains a positive flow of energy throughout the body.
		Whenever the japa mala is used by anyone, it automatically conditions the mind to the meditative state.
	www.thereligiousproducts.com /japa-malas.html (378 words)

	Wise Earth Hermitage
		Japa represents that which puts an end to the cycle of births and deaths or attaining oneness with pure consciousness through silence.
		Japa is that which destroys all impurities of the mind.
		Using the mala, each bead representing the completion of Om Namo Shivaya is then turned, then on to the next bead, repeating Om Namo Shivaya and continue on until you have reached the beginning of the mala.
	www.wisearth.org /programs/tour6a.html (484 words)

	Meditation with the Mantras
		A japa mala, similar to rosary, is often used in Mantra repetition.
		The Mental repetition, manasika japa, is the most powerful; it requires keener concentration, for the mind tends to shut off after a period of time.
		Japa meditation is then performed for a protracted period, with intense concentration of mind and no thought of the external world.
	www.rudraksha-ratna.com /meditation_mantra.php (1463 words)

	Rudraksha Malas for Mantra Meditation
		A mala (Sanskrit for garland) is a meditation tool, used to count the number of mantra repetitions completed per sitting.
		A japa mala of 27 beads is very useful in daily life for chanting mantra, as it is small and portable.
		Rudraksha malas of 108 beads are most commonly made from 5 faced beads (5 mukhi) and are normally worn for general happiness, prosperity, and the continuation of spiritual progress and development.
	www.yatan-ayur.com.au /rudraksha_malas.htm (632 words)

	JAPA MALA - GoGoSearch.com
		Each time a full mala of repetitions has been completed, one grain of rice is removed from the bowl.The 109th bead on a mala is called the sumeru or guru bead.
		For this reason it is common to chant only one particular mantra with a particular mala.Malas are also used in many forms of Mahayana Buddhism, often with a lesser number of beads (usually a divisor of 108).
		These shorter malas are sometimes called 'prostration rosaries', because they are easier to hold when enumerating repeated prostrations.
	www.gogosearch.com /wiki/japa_mala (613 words)

	Information on YOGA - What is Mantra Yoga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Japa and mala are for a similar purpose as the rod given to an elephant in India when lead through narrow streets where merchants show their goods on tables.
		Japa is done continously; when tired; the yogi meditates, and when tried of meditating, he goes back to japa.
		Repetition of mantra (in particular a single word or phrase given to an individual by his or her teacher at initiation) is referred to as japa or mantra japa.
	www.kirlian.org /hinfo/mantrayoga.htm (1326 words)

	Japa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Japa, or Japam, is a spiritual discipline in which a devotee repeats a mantra or the name of the God.
		The Gayatri Japa Day is one such very holy and glorious day intended to remind all of the greatest and most glorious of all Mantras, the sacred Gayatri Mantra.
		Japa means continuous recitation of God's name either silently in ones mind or aloud in a group.
	www.globaloneness.com /japa (1112 words)

	Malas
		When the mala is being worn around the neck, some teachers say the guru bead goes at the nape or back, others say it does not matter, and some say a mala should never be worn like a piece of jewelry.
		In India, -- that is, in the Hindu tradition -- the mala is rarely used in the left hand and the index, thought to be a rude finger, is not used to manipulate beads.
		Protecting the mala by placing it in a bag is a new one to me, but I like it very much as it would be helpful in many situations.
	www.khandro.net /practice_mala.htm (5710 words)

	Japa Yoga
		Japa is the rod in the hand of the blind Sadhakas (aspirants) to plod on the road to Realization.
		The mala must not be visible to you or to others.
		Try to associate the Japa with the rhythm of the breath and meditate in the form of your Deity.
	www.sivanandadlshq.org /teachings/japayoga.htm (1911 words)

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