Meditation is something we should all make time for each day. But, meditating can be very difficult in the beginning stages. Our minds tend to wander off. This can be frustrating and prevent us from practicing as much as we should be. The mala is a useful tool for focusing your mind. While meditating if your energy is too low, you may fall asleep. If your energy is too high your mind will wander. A mala provides the perfect rhythm for your meditation, so practice a few different times a day and see what is most comfortable for you. A mantra is a very important part of the meditation practice and also for your mala beads. You need to find a mantra...
When is the best time to meditate? I like to say, its up to you! Especially if you are just starting to get into the habit of meditating. Any free time you have during the day works just fine. When meditation becomes part of your daily routine, this is when you should start to think about when is the best time. I still believe that anytime that fits your daily routine is great, but some times of the day are thought to be more beneficial. The hour before sunrise is known as Brahma. This is the most auspicious time of the day to meditate and chant with your mala. Just before the sunrise, most people are still asleep and the...
Many people have mala beads that they have had for years. Many of these malas have been given to them by their Guru, blessed and have thousands and thousands of repetitions in that mala. But, what happens when that mala breaks? Most people feel sad and a great loss because their mala had become such a large part of their life. Some people feel that is it a bad omen to have their mala break, especially if they are using it during meditation. Having you mala break isn't a bad, it is actually a positive event. In Buddhism, they believe that when you mala breaks you have learned something, you've made progress and now its time to move on to...
Dzi beads have been around for thousands and thousands of years. They are old and can last forever with your love and care. Here are some tips on keeping your dzi bead in good condition. Wear the dzi bead as often as you can. This allows them to absorb your body's warmth and interact with the magnetic field of your body. If you have one than one dzi bead put them somewhere safe and special, such as a jewelry box or soft bag, when you are not wearing them. To increase the stones brightness and color, rub your fingers together lightly, while you are wearing the stone. Don't wear your dzi beads in water. When showering or taking a bath...
It is thought that the Dzi bead you wear always absorbs negative energy, that otherwise would have affected you. But, if your bead breaks, it means that it has absorbed so much negativity that it causes the bead to burst in order to relieve the negativity from you and your life. If a large piece of your bead breaks off, it means that the bead is finished with its work. It is time for the bead to retire and you should allow it to rest and reward it for all the work it has done. If you have a broken Dzi bead the best way to thank it for all the work it has done for you is to bury...
