This listing is for a white yak bone wrist mala with a yak bone guru bead. Yaks have played a significant role in Tibetan culture and lifestyle for centuries by being used for transportation of goods, yak hair is used for fabrics and rope, and yak milk is used for cheese and butter. Yak bone represents impermanence and is said to maintain healthy blood circulation. The beads measures 7mm approximately and are strung by Hands of Tibet with love.  Prayer beads are usually used for meditation, counting mantras, and prostration.  Malas are worn on the left wrist while not in use.  Please contact me with any further questions. Suggested Mantras for this mala:     "Om Muni Muni Maha Muni ye soha" to Lord Buddha Shakyamuni     "Om Tare Turi Tutari Turi Soha" to White Tara     "Tayatha Om Pekatse Pekatse Maha Pekatse Raza Samu Gati Soha" to Medicine Buddha