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Black Buddhist rosaries made and blessed
by Venerable Phra Ajarn Sakorn .
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These exceptional malas are made from Sapindus Saponaria seeds
(like the original mala used by Buddha Shakyamuni)
that Phra Ajarn Sakorn brought back from a pilgrimage to Laos.
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by Venerable Phra Ajarn Sakorn .
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These exceptional malas are made from Sapindus Saponaria seeds
(like the original mala used by Buddha Shakyamuni)
that Phra Ajarn Sakorn brought back from a pilgrimage to Laos.
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To cross the border with so much mala without getting bothered
Phra Ajarn Sakorn told me that he put them all around his neck.
and makes a "not smiling face" so that the customs officers leave him alone
(he agreed to replay the scene for me, here is a photo ).
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Phra Ajarn Sakorn told me that he put them all around his neck.
and makes a "not smiling face" so that the customs officers leave him alone
(he agreed to replay the scene for me, here is a photo ).
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These black seeds come from Sapindus Saponaria
(a cousin of the tree that produces the famous Indian soap nuts,
The fruits of Sapindus Saponaria are also used as soap
and medicine for animals).
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An Indian tradition assures that if a child wears such a Reetha Mala
it is protected against evil spirits, and if it is a cow
If she wears one, she will not get sick and will be protected from epidemics.
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This type of mala is mentioned in the Soap Tree Sutra where it is written:
"King Vaiduria of the Nanda Kingdom was being pursued
by various problems:
attacked by his enemies, an epidemic ravaged his subjects.
He went to the Buddha to ask for advice
and a simple practice to pacify your mind and solve your problems.
(a cousin of the tree that produces the famous Indian soap nuts,
The fruits of Sapindus Saponaria are also used as soap
and medicine for animals).
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An Indian tradition assures that if a child wears such a Reetha Mala
it is protected against evil spirits, and if it is a cow
If she wears one, she will not get sick and will be protected from epidemics.
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This type of mala is mentioned in the Soap Tree Sutra where it is written:
"King Vaiduria of the Nanda Kingdom was being pursued
by various problems:
attacked by his enemies, an epidemic ravaged his subjects.
He went to the Buddha to ask for advice
and a simple practice to pacify your mind and solve your problems.
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The Buddha told him to make a necklace of 108 soap tree seeds
and to recite the refuges:
Taking refuge in the Buddha as an example,
Take refuge in the Dharma for it is the ultimate truth,
Take refuge in the Sangha which is the community of practitioners.
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If you don't mind using a large mala
and you wish to use the same Mala as the historical Buddha,
Here's your chance.
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It is quite rare to see this type of mala nowadays, even in Asia,
and to my knowledge no website
nor any store offers it in Europe.
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The Buddha told him to make a necklace of 108 soap tree seeds
and to recite the refuges:
Taking refuge in the Buddha as an example,
Take refuge in the Dharma for it is the ultimate truth,
Take refuge in the Sangha which is the community of practitioners.
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If you don't mind using a large mala
and you wish to use the same Mala as the historical Buddha,
Here's your chance.
*
It is quite rare to see this type of mala nowadays, even in Asia,
and to my knowledge no website
nor any store offers it in Europe.
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Rare opportunity to obtain a rosary of the model used by the historical Buddha, entirely handmade
by a recognized Master of the Theravada tradition.
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by a recognized Master of the Theravada tradition.
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A photo of Venerable Phra Ajarn Sakorn is offered with this Mala.
Please note that the new stock rosaries have yellow "pompoms"
and not red like in the photos, yes, I didn't take the time to redo the photos again, sorry...
Please note that the new stock rosaries have yellow "pompoms"
and not red like in the photos, yes, I didn't take the time to redo the photos again, sorry...