{"product_id":"citipati-skull-108-yak-bone-mala-reminder-of-impermanence","title":"Citipati Skull 108 Yak Bone Mala -Reminder of Impermanence","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yak Bone Skull Mala is inspired by the Citipati of Vajrayana tradition, the sacred reminder of impermanence. In Tibetan culture, the skull is not a symbol of darkness, but of awakening. It teaches that life is precious because it is temporary, and that beyond birth and death, all other troubles are small.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Beads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged natural yak bone\u003cbr data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"130\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBead Size: \u003c\/strong\u003eApproximately 9 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarving: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand-carved Citipati (Skull) design\u003cbr data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional carving \u0026amp; cypress smoke treatment\u003cbr data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elastic cord or traditional cotton cord\u003cbr data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacer Elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black sandalwood, Yak antler, Coconut shell, Tibetan Agate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2585\/9966\/files\/skull_beads.png?v=1771203929\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach of the 108 beads, approximately 9 mm in size, is shaped from natural aged yak bone and hand-carved by skilled artisans. The beads are carefully shaped for balance, then carefully finished by hand, so no two are ever identical. Natural bone grain, pores, and slight variations are part of its authenticity. This is not polished perfection. This is living material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, with wearing and handling, the yak bone becomes smoother and develops a warm, jade-like luster. After traditional cypress smoking treatment, the raw odor is reduced and the bone is protected from cracking. A faint natural scent may be present at first and gradually fades. Sensitivity varies from person to person.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2585\/9966\/files\/skull_mala_beads_size.png?v=1771204059\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mala can be strung on elastic cord or traditional cotton cord and may include elements such as black sandalwood spacers, yak antler accents, coconut shell details, and a Tibetan Agate bead. Every material carries a primitive, grounded character. Rough. Mysterious. Honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Tibetan-style hand carving simple and powerful. Its beauty is not in refinement, but in truth. With time, what is polished is not only the bead, but the heart of the one who wears it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWearing this mala is a quiet meditation: nothing in this world is permanent. Cherish your time. Release attachment. Walk your path with awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ganesha Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47450846888162,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2585\/9966\/files\/skullmalabeadstibet.png?v=1771203305","url":"https:\/\/www.ganesha.life\/products\/citipati-skull-108-yak-bone-mala-reminder-of-impermanence","provider":"Ganesha Store ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}