Blessed malas are considered to be extremely holy due to the prayers that have been recited onto it; they are imbued with the very special energy of the highly attained master to whom they belong.

Through many years of ardent practice and of keeping clear, pure commitments, holy Lamas have attained the ability to strive continuously and tirelessly towards benefit others and generating qualities of generosity, kindness, compassion, endurance, patience, forgiveness and peace.

Thus holy items serve as reminders of the sacred qualities that we seek to develop within ourselves, and of the potential we each have to reach that same level as these holy beings. The Buddhists regard such items as equal to the holy being’s body. As such, prayers, prostrations and offerings can be made directly to these items as if we were making them to the being himself. Making offerings and prayers to these items represent our wish to achieve this same state of mind. Keeping this holy mala bead close to us grants us protection and blessings.