Mansiyuyee 108 Beads Mala Necklace for Meditation - 18 Kinds of Bodhi Seeds Buddhist Prayer Beads Review (2026)

What this mala is for

This is a 108 bead mala necklace built from Bodhi seeds rather than gemstones or wood beads, intended for japa style mantra counting during meditation or yoga practice. The traditional 108 count is used across Buddhist and yogic mala traditions to track repetitions of a mantra or breath cycle without having to consciously count each one, letting the mind stay on the practice rather than on tallying. Mansiyuyee's version specifically uses 18 different kinds of Bodhi seeds rather than a single seed type, giving the strand a mixed, textured look and feel that differs from the more uniform appearance of a single-material mala. It can be worn as a necklace or wrapped as a bracelet depending on preference.

Bead material and feel

Bodhi seeds are a traditional mala material in Buddhist practice, valued for their natural, slightly irregular texture that differs noticeably from smooth gemstone or polished wood beads. Using 18 different kinds of Bodhi seeds means the individual beads in this strand vary in surface texture, size and shade rather than being uniform, which some practitioners prefer for the tactile variety while others find distracting compared with a single consistent bead type. Seed beads are also generally lighter in weight than stone beads of a similar size, making a 108 count strand more comfortable to wear around the neck for extended periods than a heavier gemstone mala of the same length would be.

What is included

The mala comes with a gift box and a branded pouch according to the manufacturer's listing, which makes it more presentable as a gift than a mala shipped in a plain bag, and useful for storing the mala safely between uses rather than leaving loose seed beads exposed to knocks or moisture. Having dedicated packaging matters somewhat more for seed malas than stone ones, since natural seeds are more susceptible to damage from being tossed loose into a bag or drawer with keys or other hard objects. The listing frames the mala as suitable for both men and women rather than a gender-specific design.

Durability and care

Natural Bodhi seeds can crack or chip if dropped on a hard floor or exposed to significant moisture over time, which is a general property of seed-based malas rather than a flaw specific to this listing. Storing the mala in its included pouch when not worn, and avoiding submerging it in water, should help preserve the seeds' texture and finish longer than leaving it loose or wearing it in the shower. Because the strand mixes 18 different seed types, individual beads may age or discolor at slightly different rates depending on their specific seed material, which is a normal characteristic of mixed-seed malas rather than a sign of a defective unit.

Where it ranks against rivals

In this site's mala beads guide, this model ranks second of eight, just behind a hand-knotted 8mm Tibetan prayer bead mala and just ahead of two other wood-based 108 bead malas also featured in this list. That ranking reflects the appeal of its varied, traditional Bodhi seed construction and included packaging, weighed against the busier, less uniform look that mixing 18 seed types produces compared with a single-material strand. For practitioners who want a traditional, textured mala with some visual variety, this is a solid choice, while those who prefer a cleaner, uniform look may lean toward one of the single-wood-type malas ranked just below it.

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